# Tom Thumb Nursery

Tom Thumb Nursery is a full-day nursery at 12 The Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3YA, in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 23 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-2766973  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 The Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3YA
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01323 647630
- Website: http://www.tomthumbnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2766973

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 2023, 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/16/2766973

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2766973). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766973)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766973)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766973)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1951185)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 12 The Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3YA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.771413,0.280527

- Station: Eastbourne, 0.1 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartfield Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Upperton Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Gildredge Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hartfield Square Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Gildredge House | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Motcombe Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Cavendish School | All-through | 2–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The South Downs School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey373498) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-day-nursery-ey479668) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey490981) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Copperfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copperfields-day-nursery-ey436240) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Saffrons Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffrons-park-nursery-2517516) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Camelot Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camelot-kids-ey494256) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tom Thumb Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tom Thumb Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tom Thumb Nursery take?

Tom Thumb Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tom Thumb Nursery?

Eastbourne is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tom Thumb Nursery?

You can call 01323 647630 and visit www.tomthumbnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766973)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tom+Thumb+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7Xfvo_xz30cRrP8OJ6umraQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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