# William Older Playgroup

William Older Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Arundel Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, BN16 4LP, in Angmering, West Sussex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-older-playgroup-113829  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Arundel Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, BN16 4LP
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01903 771025
- Website: https://www.williamolderplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113829

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 October 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/16/113829

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 113829). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113829)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113829)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113829)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 July 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/191809)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Arundel Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, BN16 4LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.836077,-0.484643

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fletchers Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Aubrey Fletcher 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 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 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| East Preston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| East Preston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Angmering School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack and Ella's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-ellas-nursery-school-2835007) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Angmering Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angmering-day-nursery-ey498732) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Beech Tree Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-tree-childcare-2767619) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey359612) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Happy Days Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-playgroup-113509) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Activ8 Nursery East Preston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/activ8-nursery-east-preston-2890442) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is William Older Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated William Older Playgroup Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can William Older Playgroup take?

William Older Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to William Older Playgroup?

Angmering is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact William Older Playgroup?

You can call 01903 771025 and visit www.williamolderplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113829)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=William+Older+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJZ4L5b8ikdUgRWNBb9VCkuNs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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