# The Learning Tree Preschool

The Learning Tree Preschool is a full-day nursery at St Philips Rc Primary School, London Road, Arundel, BN18 9BA, in Arundel, West Sussex. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-preschool-ey491514  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Philips Rc Primary School, London Road, Arundel, BN18 9BA
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: EY491514

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 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/EY491514

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY491514). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491514)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491514)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491514)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Philips Rc Primary School, London Road, Arundel, BN18 9BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.856174,-0.561519

- Station: Arundel, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arundel Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Canada Road 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2021) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Arundel CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Three Little Birds Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-little-birds-forest-nursery-2747370) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Community Playcentre @ Walberton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-playcentre-walberton-ey496233) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Roundabout Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabout-playgroup-2753868) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Body Shop](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-body-shop-2886093) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [The Co-operative Childcare Body Shop](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-body-shop-ey466159) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Play Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-centre-nursery-ey296574) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Learning Tree Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Learning Tree Preschool Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Learning Tree Preschool take?

The Learning Tree Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Learning Tree Preschool?

Arundel is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491514)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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