# The Meadows Nursery School

The Meadows Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 5-6 Fletcher Close, Hailsham, BN27 2BW, in Hailsham, East Sussex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Places For Children Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-511228  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5-6 Fletcher Close, Hailsham, BN27 2BW
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01323 440144
- Website: https://www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Places For Children Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 511228

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 August 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/16/511228

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 511228). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511228)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511228)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511228)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/179519)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5-6 Fletcher Close, Hailsham, BN27 2BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.859603,0.261549

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Halley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sail Street Dog Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Steam Way Dog Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Millstone Drive Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hailsham Rec. Playground, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White House Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Ropemakers' Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hailsham Academy | All-through | 2–16 | Inadequate (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| East Sussex Academy |  | 4–16 | Inadequate (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddie Capers, Hailsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-hailsham-2885675) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Summerfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerfields-nursery-2803440) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Hailsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-hailsham-2901911) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Emmanuel Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-pre-school-109416) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Union Corner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/union-corner-pre-school-109533) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Hellingly Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellingly-preschool-2766024) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Meadows Nursery School Good at its inspection on 4 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Meadows Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Meadows Nursery School?

The Meadows Nursery School is run by Places For Children Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

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

You can call 01323 440144 and visit www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511228)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Meadows+Nursery+Hailsham&query_place_id=ChIJHdFNdRFu30cRMSd4mxndd_o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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