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Owlets Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(5 parent reviews)
·Langney Sports Club, Priory Road, EASTBOURNE, BN23 7QH · East Sussex
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Owlets Nursery School, located in the heart of Langney at Langney Sports Club, offers a unique and stimulating learning environment for young children. Situated on expansive grounds, the nursery benefits from a natural wooded area and scenic river walks, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration regardless of the weather.

The nursery operates within five well-equipped rooms and boasts a secure, large outdoor play area. Emphasising individualised care, Owlets Nursery caters to each child's specific needs within small, focused groups.

The curriculum is meticulously planned to foster development, self-confidence, and a love for learning in a nurturing atmosphere. The dedicated team of Nursery Practitioners, all holding NVQ3+ qualifications, are committed to delivering high-quality education, focusing on enjoyment in learning within a family-oriented setting.

Owlets also collaborates closely with parents, recognising them as crucial learning resources and ensuring a strong home-to-school partnership for a tailored and personal learning experience.

Our ethos

We operate within a suite of 5 well equipped rooms and have access to a safe, secure, large outdoor play area. which we utilise whatever the weather. Ours is a small, friendly, happy setting. We pride ourselves on the fact that all our care and education is geared towards each individual’s needs, within small, focused groups. All staff share the same desire to provide high quality education, emphasising enjoyment in learning, within a loving, “family” orientated setting. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum approaches will be addressed through fun, purposeful and well-planned activities. To educate children in a multi-cultural society, creating respect for religious, moral and cultural diversities and values. At Owlets we truly believe that parents are a child’s most important learning resource and that parents know their child best. With this in mind we strive to build close working relationships with each child’s carers, in order to ensure each child gets a personal and unique caring and learning experience tailored to their needs..

What it's like

Staff are caring and nurturing, supporting children to make good progress in their learning and development. They provide a bespoke settling-in period for children, which helps their emotional well-being and readiness to engage in learning. Children generally behave well, demonstrating politeness and following routines, while developing strong independence skills in choosing resources and self-care.

Acreage landRiver walksOutdoor play areaFamily-oriented settingHome-to-school partnership

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around an hourly rate with age-based banding. Separate rates apply for two-year-olds and for children aged three and above, with any additional hours charged at the same hourly rate corresponding to the child's age group.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are billed on an hourly basis.
  • Rates are banded by age, with different tiers for two-year-olds and children aged three and above.

Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Food

Children bring packed lunches.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Owlets Nursery School

Last inspected 3 July 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are caring and nurturing, supporting children to make good progress in their learning and development. They provide a bespoke settling-in period for children, which helps their emotional well-being and readiness to engage in learning. Children generally behave well, demonstrating politeness and following routines, while developing strong independence skills in choosing resources and self-care.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are caring and nurturing, supporting children to make good progress.
  • Children develop strong independence skills.
  • Leaders have focused on staff training to improve children's communication skills.
  • Children have good attitudes to their learning and show curiosity.
  • Children enjoy enhancing their physical abilities through various outdoor activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of daily activities, such as transition times and routines, to ensure that all children consistently receive high-quality care and learning
  • 2support staff to consistently develop their teaching skills when planning activities to ensure that next steps are precisely targeted for a child's age and stage of development.
Inspection #10399467 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Generally, children are exposed to a wide curriculum, and they make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders use additional funding to provide children with SEND with beneficial sensory experiences, ensuring access to a fully inclusive, enjoyable, and memorable curriculum.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy the opportunity to enhance their physical abilities through various activities. They enjoy playing outdoors and benefit greatly from running around with their friends in the fresh air. Staff support children to climb safely on equipment and provide bikes and scooters to help children to increase muscle strength and negotiate space.

Parent Reviews of Owlets Nursery School

5.0
(5)
Katherine Gomes
2 months ago

Both of my children attend this nursery and we’ve had such a positive experience. What really stands out is how personal it feels — the team take the time to really get to know each child, so it feels much more one-to-one and focused on their individual needs and daily routine. The staff are incredibly caring and supportive, and they encourage the children to develop their own personalities through learning, exploring and play. It’s a lovely environment and very reassuring as a parent to know they’re in such attentive and nurturing hands. For parents, they make sure we are in the loop of everything with chats at pick up and drop off along side daily updates on the app. Highly recommend!

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Jason Huffam
2 months ago

My son attended owlets after a very stressful time at another nursery. He settled in really quickly and was always looking forward to going again. The setting and staff created a friendly welcoming environment. They are very accommodating with hours and days needed. We would recommend owlets nursery to anyone looking for an amazing, safe and nurturing preschool.

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Chloe Bashford lewis
2 months ago

Both my children have attended owlets and have loved it! Such a great team of staff, always friendly warm and welcoming, and always happy children! Highly recommend Owlets’s for anyone considering!

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leanne roach
2 months ago

What an amazing nusery, my son had an amazing time here with Kelly and the team he thrived so much and was set up for success for when he went to school. Thank you so much.

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Paul Verhulpen
7 years ago

I have sent both of my children to this nursery and the staff are great. They really love the kids that they look after and it was always a delight to discuss the days activities that my kids had, had with them. From story time to days out in the woods my kids loved learning with Owlets. It is a shame that we will not be seeing them as any more as my kids have now gone on to 'big' school.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2019

  • July 2025Good
  • December 2019Good

Frequently asked about Owlets Nursery School

About the setting

Priory Foundation Learning Centre (Owlets), known locally as Owlets Nursery School, opened in 2003 and re-registered in 2017. It operates from Langney Sports Club in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The nursery opens five days a week during school term times, from 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery provides government-funded early education places for children aged from two to four years, and has four members of staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications up to level 4.

URN
EY551183
Registered person
Owlets Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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