# Young Explorers - Goring

Young Explorers - Goring is a sessional pre-school at St. Laurence Church Hall, Sea Place, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4BY, in West Worthing, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, 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/young-explorers-goring-ey548418  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Laurence Church Hall, Sea Place, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4BY
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07747 484708
- Website: http://youngexplorers-goring.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY548418

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 February 2025, 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/EY548418

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY548418). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548418)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548418)
- 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/EY548418)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1039323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Laurence Church Hall, Sea Place, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4BY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.809105,-0.407399

- Station: Durrington-on-Sea, 0.6 miles
- Station: West Worthing, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marine Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Waterwise Play Area, 0.4 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Palatine Primary School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Heene CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (April 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kamelia Kids Day Nursery and Beach School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kamelia-kids-day-nursery-and-beach-school-ey477206) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Elm Grove Childcare Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-grove-childcare-club-155347) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey402776) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Home from Home Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-worthing-ey492462) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Marriotts Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marriotts-nursery-school-ey424232) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-ey377543) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Young Explorers - Goring's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Young Explorers - Goring Good at its inspection on 11 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Young Explorers - Goring take?

Young Explorers - Goring is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Young Explorers - Goring?

Durrington-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Young Explorers - Goring?

You can call 07747 484708 and visit youngexplorers-goring.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548418)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Young+Explorers+Goring+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJQ1oj-vuidUgRpn3nrQDbLb0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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