# Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School

Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, BN27 3PX, in Lower Dicker, East Sussex. It is registered for 22 children. It is run by Ripe Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-part-of-ripe-nursery-school-2851776  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, BN27 3PX
- Registered places: 22
- Run by: [Ripe Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ripe-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2851776

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2851776). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851776)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851776)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851776)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, BN27 3PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.875732,0.219313

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hellingly Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2021) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Hailsham Academy | All-through | 2–16 | Inadequate (March 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hellingly Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellingly-preschool-2766024) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Hailsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-hailsham-2901911) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Union Corner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/union-corner-pre-school-109533) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Summerfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerfields-nursery-2803440) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Emmanuel Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-pre-school-109416) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Mohair Centre Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mohair-centre-childcare-2835329) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School take?

Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School?

Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School is run by Ripe Nursery School Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851776)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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