# The Meadows Nursery School

The Meadows Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 9 BRAND ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN22 9PX, in Hampden Park, East Sussex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Places For Children Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-511254  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 BRAND ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN22 9PX
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01323 500061
- Website: https://www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Places For Children Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 511254

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, 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/16/511254

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1989 (Reference 511254). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511254)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511254)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511254)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1951174)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9 BRAND ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN22 9PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.797142,0.275115

- Station: Hampden Park (Sussex), 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hampden Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hampden Park Play Area, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Summerdown School |  | 3–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ocklynge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jumping Beans Nursery CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-beans-nursery-cio-2704281) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-109364) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalk-hill-pre-school-and-toddler-group-511229) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-eastbourne-508972) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-school-ey436921) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Fireflies Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fireflies-childcare-limited-2706459) | Met |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Meadows Nursery School Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, 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 36 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.

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

Hampden Park (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01323 500061 and visit www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511254)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Meadows+Nursery+Eastbourne&query_place_id=ChIJuSsOLl5x30cRQVP1Pj_jK1o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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