# Union Corner Pre-School

Union Corner Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 1ND, in Upper Horsebridge, East Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/union-corner-pre-school-109533  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 1ND
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07980 424579
- Ofsted URN: 109533

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 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/16/109533

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1982 (Reference 109533). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109533)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109533)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109533)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 1ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.877571,0.254676

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hailsham Academy | All-through | 2–16 | Inadequate (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Ropemakers' Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hellingly Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |
| White House Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| East Sussex Academy |  | 4–16 | Inadequate (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emmanuel Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-pre-school-109416) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Hailsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-hailsham-2901911) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hellingly Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellingly-preschool-2766024) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Summerfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerfields-nursery-2803440) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunny-run-childcare-centre-and-schools-out-limited-ey543801) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-511228) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Union Corner Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Union Corner Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Union Corner Pre-School take?

Union Corner Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Union Corner Pre-School?

You can call 07980 424579.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109533)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Union+Corner+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJTSDU22du30cRE6NHd_idzZw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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