# The Nest

The Nest is a full-day nursery at 89 Islingword Road, BRIGHTON, BN2 9SJ, in Round Hill, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ey546064  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 89 Islingword Road, BRIGHTON, BN2 9SJ
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01273 087065
- Website: http://www.thenestdaynurserybrighton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY546064

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 2021, 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/EY546064

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY546064). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546064)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546064)
- 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/EY546064)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1050860)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 89 Islingword Road, BRIGHTON, BN2 9SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.828624,-0.126060

- Station: Brighton, 0.7 miles
- Station: London Road (Brighton), 0.7 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Level, 0.3 miles
- Park: William Clarke Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tarner Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grand Parade Gardens, 0.4 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Tarnerland Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Royal Spa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Carlton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ey499591) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Orchard Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2561556) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pepper-Pot Nursery Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepper-pot-nursery-partnership-2734247) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-130705) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pepperpot Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperpot-nursery-ltd-130707) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wise Owls Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-nursery-school-ey491000) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Nest's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Nest Good at its inspection on 16 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Nest take?

The Nest is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Nest?

Brighton is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Nest?

You can call 01273 087065 and visit www.thenestdaynurserybrighton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546064)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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