# Willow Tree Preschool

Willow Tree Preschool is a full-day nursery at Barn Cottage Pavillion, Barn Cottage Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QN, in Franklands Village, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-preschool-2532038  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barn Cottage Pavillion, Barn Cottage Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07861 612492
- Ofsted URN: 2532038

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 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.

Inspection history:

- 19 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 1 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 6 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532038

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2532038). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532038)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 19 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532038)
- 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/16/2532038)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barn Cottage Pavillion, Barn Cottage Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.002351,-0.087719

- Station: Haywards Heath, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lindfield Common, 0.5 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Forest Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Harlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mayflower Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayflower-playgroup-2524561) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-and-badgers-nursery-school-ey562802) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Snowdrop House Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowdrop-house-montessori-nursery-2876864) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Norto5 Kidz Academy - Lindfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norto5-kidz-academy-lindfield-2561737) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Treetops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-day-nursery-ey496762) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-ey248608) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Tree Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Tree Preschool Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Tree Preschool take?

Willow Tree Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Tree Preschool?

Haywards Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Preschool?

You can call 07861 612492.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532038)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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