# The Athelstan Nursery

The Athelstan Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Parish Rooms, Athelstan Road, Hastings, TN35 5JE, in Clive Vale, East Sussex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-athelstan-nursery-2514811  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Parish Rooms, Athelstan Road, Hastings, TN35 5JE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01424 446105
- Website: https://theathelstannursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2514811

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2514811

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2514811). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2514811)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2514811)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2514811)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parish Rooms, Athelstan Road, Hastings, TN35 5JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.868351,0.608717

- Station: Ore, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Dudley Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ore Village Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Torfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mulberry Baird Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-ey314066) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [In2play Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in2play-outdoor-pre-school-ey554127) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Artemis Hastings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hastings-ey409653) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-2601012) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [1066 Kids Club @ Baird](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1066-kids-club-baird-2794557) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Fellowship of St Nicholas - Greenway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fellowship-of-st-nicholas-greenway-ey337266) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Athelstan Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Athelstan Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Athelstan Nursery take?

The Athelstan Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Athelstan Nursery?

Ore is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Athelstan Nursery?

You can call 01424 446105 and visit theathelstannursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2514811)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Athelstan+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJs0hRCRkb30cRJ8MsT2aO86g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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