# The Blue Door Nursery

The Blue Door Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Johns Church Hall, Wilmington Road, Seaford, BN25 2EH, in East Blatchington, East Sussex. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-blue-door-nursery-ey284004  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Johns Church Hall, Wilmington Road, Seaford, BN25 2EH
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01323 491821
- Website: https://www.bluedoornursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY284004

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 September 2025, 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/EY284004

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY284004). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284004)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284004)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284004)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1874171)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Church Hall, Wilmington Road, Seaford, BN25 2EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.776554,0.097315

- Station: Seaford, 0.3 miles
- Station: Bishopstone, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beach Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Jubilee Garden, 0.5 miles
- Park: Seaford Peace Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Marine Parade play area, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bowden House School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Chyngton School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Seaford Head School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Explorers Seaford Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-seaford-nursery-109411) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-ey455749) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Charlie Bear's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlie-bears-nursery-ey546275) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Micklefield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/micklefield-nursery-school-109300) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Pebbles Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-day-care-2597389) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Pebbles Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-daycare-2821599) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Blue Door Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Blue Door Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Blue Door Nursery take?

The Blue Door Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Blue Door Nursery?

Seaford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Blue Door Nursery?

You can call 01323 491821 and visit www.bluedoornursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284004)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue+Door+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJK2iANvF730cR6DRnGiLFrAg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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