# West Dean Pre-School Nursery

West Dean Pre-School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at West Dean C of E Primary School, West Dean, CHICHESTER, PO18 0RJ, in West Dean, West Sussex. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-dean-pre-school-nursery-113822  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: West Dean C of E Primary School, West Dean, CHICHESTER, PO18 0RJ
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: 113822

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 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/16/113822

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1991 (Reference 113822). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113822)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113822)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113822)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/29428)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Dean C of E Primary School, West Dean, CHICHESTER, PO18 0RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.904779,-0.782634

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dean CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Singleton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Singleton Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/singleton-playschool-113696) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Harriers Day Nurseries Lavant](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-harriers-day-nurseries-lavant-2511203) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees At Chichester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-chichester-ey549426) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-preschool-ltd-2579846) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Active8 Minds - JYS](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active8-minds-jys-2828616) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [The Little Blue Door](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-2723945) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Dean Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Dean Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Dean Pre-School Nursery take?

West Dean Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113822)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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