# The Friendly Fish Nursery

The Friendly Fish Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Selborne Place, Selborne Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5NH, in Littlehampton, West Sussex. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 (November 2026). It is run by Barnkids Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-friendly-fish-nursery-2727667  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Selborne Place, Selborne Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5NH
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01903 713917
- Website: https://thefriendlyfishnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Barnkids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnkids-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2727667

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 24 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 10 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727667

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2727667). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727667)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727667)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727667)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Selborne Place, Selborne Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.805217,-0.535504

- Station: Littlehampton, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Caffyn's Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mewsbrook Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Middle Mead, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Lion's Den Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Beach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| White Meadows Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lyminster Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Littlehampton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Littlehampton Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlehampton-day-nursery-cic-ey346116) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Little Kiddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-kiddies-2639070) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ladybirds Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-school-ey448621) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Play Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-centre-nursery-ey296574) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Roundabout Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabout-playgroup-2753868) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Body Shop](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-body-shop-2886093) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Friendly Fish Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Friendly Fish Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Friendly Fish Nursery take?

The Friendly Fish Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Friendly Fish Nursery?

The Friendly Fish Nursery is run by Barnkids Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Friendly Fish Nursery?

Littlehampton is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Friendly Fish Nursery?

You can call 01903 713917 and visit thefriendlyfishnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727667)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Friendly+Fish+Day+Nursery+%26+Beach+School&query_place_id=ChIJcWCuGIqldUgRUkW6NH1Bd6s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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