# The Warren Nursery & Pre-School

The Warren Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Post Barn, Gillridge Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1UP, in Crowborough Warren, East Sussex. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-warren-nursery-and-pre-school-ey450425  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Post Barn, Gillridge Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1UP
- Registered places: 74
- Ofsted URN: EY450425

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450425

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY450425). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450425)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450425)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450425)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/516624)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Post Barn, Gillridge Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1UP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.068382,0.158146

- Park: Goldsmith's Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Acre Wood Academy |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Ashdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Beacon Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. John's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-preschool-109509) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2758710) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-school-109512) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Butterflies Nursery and Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-2683790) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tiddlers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-nursery-ey406445) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Whitehill Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehill-childcare-services-ltd-ey232973) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Warren Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Warren Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Warren Nursery & Pre-School take?

The Warren Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450425)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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