# The Donkey Field Pre School

The Donkey Field Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Crawley Down C of E Village School, Hophurst Drive, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4XA, in Crawley Down, West Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-donkey-field-pre-school-155339  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Crawley Down C of E Village School, Hophurst Drive, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4XA
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 155339

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 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/16/155339

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1993 (Reference 155339). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155339)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155339)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155339)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/30944)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Crawley Down C of E Village School, Hophurst Drive, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4XA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.124520,-0.075282

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Burleigh Meadows, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hawarden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Crawley Down pond open space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Burleigh Woods Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hazel Rise Play Area, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Down Village CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Copthorne Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Turners Hill Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Felbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stay And Play Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-and-play-pre-school-ey554931) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bluebell Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-barn-nursery-2777981) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Tiny Tigers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tigers-day-nursery-ltd-ey366771) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Peter Pan Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-playgroup-113640) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, East Grinstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehoppers-forest-kindergarten-east-grinstead-ey562202) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [St John's Sunshine Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-sunshine-pre-school-2772149) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Donkey Field Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Donkey Field Pre School Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Donkey Field Pre School take?

The Donkey Field Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155339)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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