# Thorney Island Nursery

Thorney Island Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, PO10 8DH, in Thorney Island, West Sussex. It is registered for 44 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorney-island-nursery-113670  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, PO10 8DH
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01243 256786
- Website: https://www.thorneyislandnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113670

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 14 November 2025: Ofsted report card, report card
- 5 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113670

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 113670). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113670)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113670)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113670)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/33002)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, PO10 8DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.820669,-0.923854

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorney Island Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Green Roots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-roots-ey466723) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [JC Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jc-little-explorers-2840477) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Loveders Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loveders-nursery-school-ey471484) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery (Emsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-emsworth-ey336031) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [CherryHarbour Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherryharbour-pre-school-2867769) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Childrens Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-learning-centre-109689) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thorney Island Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Thorney Island Nursery was inspected on 14 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Thorney Island Nursery take?

Thorney Island Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Thorney Island Nursery?

You can call 01243 256786 and visit www.thorneyislandnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113670)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thorney+Island+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVWsUY59adEgRI6AfD2rIH40)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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