# West Hoathly Community Pre-School

West Hoathly Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at North Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4QG, in West Hoathly, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hoathly-community-pre-school-113823  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: North Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4QG
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 113823

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 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/16/113823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 113823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113823)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113823)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/18394)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.078288,-0.054217

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoathly CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Step by Step School Limited |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddie Capers, Ardingly](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-ardingly-2600392) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [St Peters Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-113730) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, East Grinstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehoppers-forest-kindergarten-east-grinstead-ey562202) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Sunnyside Community Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyside-community-pre-school-cio-2646022) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Toybox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-day-nursery-ey398676) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [CSS Activities](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/css-activities-2821059) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Hoathly Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Hoathly Community Pre-School Good at its inspection on 8 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Hoathly Community Pre-School take?

West Hoathly Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to West Hoathly Community Pre-School?

Kingscote (Bluebell Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113823)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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