# Wendy House Nursery

Wendy House Nursery is a full-day nursery at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, The Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX, in Franklands Village, West Sussex. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-2653209  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, The Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01444 441881
- Run by: [University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/university-hospitals-sussex-nhs-foundation-trust)
- Ofsted URN: 2653209

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, 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/16/2653209

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2653209). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653209)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653209)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653209)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/33531)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, The Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.990597,-0.088886

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bolnore Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2019) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-day-nursery-ey496762) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Haywards Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-haywards-heath-ey486759) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowdrop-house-montessori-nursery-2876864) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Primrose House Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primrose-house-montessori-2877860) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-ey248608) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mayflower Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayflower-playgroup-2524561) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wendy House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wendy House Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wendy House Nursery take?

Wendy House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wendy House Nursery?

Wendy House Nursery is run by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Wendy House Nursery?

Haywards Heath is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wendy House Nursery?

You can call 01444 441881.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653209)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wendy+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJw2ktd2CLdUgR_jeN5D5bE-s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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