# The Woodyard Nursery

The Woodyard Nursery is a full-day nursery at Church Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NU, in Catsfield & Crowhurst, East Sussex. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Farmyard Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodyard-nursery-2550206  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NU
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01424 893366
- Website: http://thewoodyardforestschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Farmyard Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-farmyard-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2550206

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 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/16/2550206

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2550206). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550206)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550206)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550206)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.908761,0.391164

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (June 2022) |  | 2.2 miles |
| Headstart |  | 5–21 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| Catsfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 2.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Farmyard Nursery Limited Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-farmyard-nursery-limited-company-ey551031) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Muddy Boots ' Sunshine Room'](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-sunshine-room-2574136) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Attwood Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attwood-farm-nursery-959223) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage'](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-snowdrop-cottage-2593325) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Catsfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catsfield-pre-school-109396) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Netherfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netherfield-pre-school-ey370015) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Woodyard Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Woodyard Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 15 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Woodyard Nursery take?

The Woodyard Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Woodyard Nursery?

The Woodyard Nursery is run by The Farmyard Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Woodyard Nursery?

You can call 01424 893366 and visit thewoodyardforestschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550206)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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