# The Haven Nursery School

The Haven Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Haven C of E Methodist Primary School, Atlantic Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 5SW, in St Anthony's Hill, East Sussex. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-haven-nursery-school-ey433501  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Haven C of E Methodist Primary School, Atlantic Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 5SW
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01323 471840
- Ofsted URN: EY433501

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433501

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2011 (Reference EY433501). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433501)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433501)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433501)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1951157)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Haven C of E Methodist Primary School, Atlantic Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN23 5SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.790151,0.319860

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Gardener Close Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Tollgate Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Langney Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School | Primary | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadows Mere Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-mere-nursery-school-507796) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-hill-childrens-nursery-ey363614) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-eastbourne-ey465719) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-castle-nursery-2835113) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Priory Foundation Learning Centre (Owlets)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/priory-foundation-learning-centre-owlets-ey551183) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Langney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-langney-ey473067) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Haven Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Haven Nursery School Good at its inspection on 5 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Haven Nursery School take?

The Haven Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Haven Nursery School?

Pevensey & Westham is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Haven Nursery School?

You can call 01323 471840.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433501)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Haven+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJH1krvAlz30cRqyHcjlpDPGI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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