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St Andrew's Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
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3.7(3 Google reviews) ·St. Andrew's Church, Burgess Hill, RH15 0LG · West Sussex
Number of places
85 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this early years setting

St Andrew's Pre-school in Burgess Hill provides enriching learning experiences for children aged two to five, operating during term time for 38 weeks of the year. The pre-school has an 'Outstanding' Ofsted report and prioritises making its programmes accessible to all families within the community.

Admissions are managed through a waiting list system that considers the child's date of birth rather than a first-come, first-served approach, ensuring fairness while also accommodating siblings and newcomers to the area. They offer various session times, including full days and morning sessions with or without lunch, designed to provide flexibility for families.

Parents are encouraged to actively participate in the settling-in process to ensure a smooth transition for their children. The pre-school also facilitates government funding for eligible children and offers payment plans, making quality early education attainable.

They are committed to open communication with parents regarding their child's care and progress.

What it's like

Children arrive at pre-school extremely keen to start their play and learning, settling promptly and remaining engrossed in activities. They move freely, making independent choices, and develop strong friendships with both children and staff. There is a clear learning intention for all activities, ensuring all children receive effective levels of challenge, regardless of age or ability.

Outstanding Ofsted reportFlexible session timesCommunity-focused admissions

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Full day: Mon-Thu 9:00am-3:30pm, Fri 9:00am-2:30pm; Mornings with lunch: Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm; Mornings: Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day, Morning with lunch, Morning

Waitlist

Waiting list in operation

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Andrew's Pre-School

Last inspected 16 July 2024 · Helen Penticost

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

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at pre-school extremely keen to start their play and learning, settling promptly and remaining engrossed in activities. They move freely, making independent choices, and develop strong friendships with both children and staff. There is a clear learning intention for all activities, ensuring all children receive effective levels of challenge, regardless of age or ability.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has an exceptional understanding of how to support her highly qualified staff team to plan for what children need to learn next.
  • All staff have an in-depth knowledge of each child's levels of development and what they need to learn next, enabling them to make the very most of their interactions to challenge and extend learning consistently.
  • Staff enable children to develop very high levels of confidence and independence, offering consistent and highly effective encouragement.
  • Children learn about growth and nature through an extensive range of activities and experiences staff provide.
  • There is exceptional provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Inspection #10351111 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents comment about the exceptional team ethos and the consistency of staff who 'go the extra mile' to support families

Parents comment about the exceptional and consistent staff team and explain how they have enabled their children to 'thrive'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is exceptional provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. There are excellent systems in place for ensuring that staff with responsibility for supporting parents and staff have very high levels of support. Staff work with the team, parents, and other professionals to ensure the earliest identification of gaps in children's development.

Outdoor space

Children learn about growth and nature through an extensive range of activities and experiences staff provide. Children use the language they have learned through effective teaching to explain the life cycle of frogs and butterflies. They learn about how seeds germinate. They tend their plants and then harvest the carrots.

Google Reviews of St Andrew's Pre-School

3.7
(3 Google reviews)
Chelsey Pierce
2 months ago

Both my children have loved being at this preschool. The staff are brilliant, Caring, fun and nurturing!! Highly recommend

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Charlotte Brimacombe-Nye
3 months ago

My daughter attends here and absolutely adores all the ladies and the activities they have to offer 😊

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Inspection history

Date: March 2005

  • August 2024Outstanding
  • July 2024Outstanding
  • October 2018Outstanding
  • December 2015Good
  • December 2015Good
  • June 2011Good
  • May 2011Good
  • March 2008Outstanding
  • March 2005Good

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