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Cootham Pre-School # Cootham Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Cootham Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pulborough, RH20 4JX · West Sussex Number of places 27 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cootham Pre-School, established in 1999, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years in Pulborough. Operating term-time only on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, the pre-school fosters a strong sense of independence and confidence. The dedicated staff, led by Tracey Brooks, focus on building strong attachments with children and ensuring their voices are heard within the provision. The setting excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and professionals to meet individual health and learning needs. Free-flow access between indoor and outdoor spaces encourages physical development and exploration, allowing children to engage in activities like climbing and imaginative play with natural materials. The pre-school also prioritises staff development and offers a flexible, inclusive service, ensuring all children feel valued and prepared for school. Our ethos Cootham Pre-School offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5, guided by an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating. Their approach centres on free play, both individual and group-based, complemented by unique activities like yoga for well-being and a Spanish immersion programme ('Pequeno Restaurante'). The curriculum focuses on holistic development, including communication, literacy, physical, and problem-solving skills, alongside fostering self-esteem and mutual respect, preparing children for school. What it's like Children relish their time in this bright and welcoming pre-school. They demonstrate good physical dexterity and laugh infectiously as they play. They are happy and content and confidently explore, forming close friendships and becoming deeply engrossed in their play. Strong attachments SEND support Physical development Flexible service Confident learners ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://coothampre-school.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday : 08:30 - 15:00 Age range 2 years old until the term after their fifth birthday Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1999 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cootham Pre-School Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10128659 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294443)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113448) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://coothampre-school.co.uk) Cootham Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pulborough, RH20 4JX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.47414/50.91958/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Pulborough - [Day nurseries in Pulborough](/search?q=Pulborough) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cootham-pre-school-rh20-4jx-113448) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cootham Pre-School Last inspected 20 November 2025 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children relish their time in this bright and welcoming pre-school. They demonstrate good physical dexterity and laugh infectiously as they play. They are happy and content and confidently explore, forming close friendships and becoming deeply engrossed in their play. Inspector highlights - Staff support children to take controlled risks, which builds resilience and coordination. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well. - Leaders invest in staff development and staff have access to a wide range of training. - Children benefit from a range of learning opportunities that enable them to become capable and confident individuals. - Children are calm, kind and considerate and behave very well. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should consider what they want the children to learn more precisely before planning activities. - 2 Leaders should consistently embed the routines and expectations of the children from the start of the day, including reinforcing punctual arrivals. Inspection #10128659 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294443) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to meet children's individual health and learning needs. Leaders go above and beyond to provide a flexible and inclusive service to all families, ensuring that no child is made to feel different or unable to access the experiences on offer. Outdoor space Staff continuously assess and manage potential hazards when playing outside. Children develop physical skills and confidence through a range of activities and access climbing equipment, indoors and outdoors. Leaders ensure that children have free-flow access between the indoor and outdoor spaces, which supports children who prefer to learn outside. EAL / language support Where children speak more than one language, staff support them effectively to understand key words in English. Staff provide opportunities to support children's communication. ## Parent Reviews of Cootham Pre-School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXpxSEidXvo6MHMlw8A2eWF6tbDWrR0gStLEXv4Ms_bJonS_d21=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ashley Dunne 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4b2YtdGRBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875bbe521a9ae9d:0x15b84c0bed924a8f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVB67B7OCrWB4a7F4OefXG3p1uzEVITBX6RU6EwkDeAprvqGZ3yHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alexander Swyer 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnNlk2UEd3EAE!2m1!1s0x4875bbe521a9ae9d:0x15b84c0bed924a8f) Reviews from Google for Cootham Pre-School. 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We're re-checking it against the original report. - February 2020 Outstanding - February 2016 Outstanding - May 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Cootham Pre-School ### How is Cootham Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### How can Cootham Pre-School be contacted? ### What does the outdoor area at Cootham Pre-School include? ### What do parents say about Cootham Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Pulborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cootham Pre-School. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### The Nursery School Company Storrington Pulborough · RH20 4EE ](/nursery/the-nursery-school-company-storrington-rh20-4ee-2849143) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.7 mi ### The Treehouse Nursery West Chiltington Pulborough · RH20 2JY ](/nursery/the-treehouse-nursery-west-chiltington-rh20-2jy-2722958) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Mini Explorers Nursery@Pulborough Pulborough · RH20 2BF 4.3(75 reviews) ](/nursery/mini-explorers-nursery-pulborough-rh20-2bf-2707973) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Garden Cottage Nursery Pulborough · RH20 4BA 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-rh20-4ba-2526325) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 mi ### Little Birds Forest Nursery Arundel · BN18 9LT ](/nursery/little-birds-forest-nursery-bn18-9lt-2624277) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.4 mi ### Chuckleberries At Coldwaltham Pulborough · RH20 1LW ](/nursery/chuckleberries-at-coldwaltham-rh20-1lw-ey501781) [See all nurseries in Pulborough →](/search?q=Pulborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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