# The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School

The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Laughton Village Hall, Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 6AH, in Laughton, East Sussex. It is registered for 12 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Ripe Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-in-laughton-part-of-ripe-nursery-school-2786582  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Laughton Village Hall, Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 6AH
- Registered places: 12
- Run by: [Ripe Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ripe-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2786582

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786582

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2786582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786582)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786582)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786582)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 April 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1719388)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Laughton Village Hall, Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 6AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.892933,0.133700

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughton Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ripe Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ripe-nursery-school-2786583) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Mohair Centre Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mohair-centre-childcare-2835329) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-part-of-ripe-nursery-school-2851776) |  |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Young Haymakers Nursery & Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-haymakers-nursery-and-montessori-school-ey455605) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Hellingly Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellingly-preschool-2766024) |  |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [V.I.M Clubs @Framfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/v-i-m-clubs-framfield-2902690) |  |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School was inspected on 30 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School take?

The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School?

The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School is run by Ripe Nursery School Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786582)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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