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St Richard's School Nursery Unit # St Richard's School Nursery Unit Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1XB · West Sussex Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 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 St Richard's School Nursery Unit, established in 1997, provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for young children. Their philosophy centres around developing curious, creative, and caring individuals through child-led play and activities, both indoors and in their spacious natural garden. The nursery maintains a strong focus on individual development, aligning its programme with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) while respecting each child's unique interests. Situated centrally in Chichester, the nursery prides itself on its homely setting and Catholic ethos, which embraces all faiths. With an experienced and compassionate team of early years professionals, St Richard's accommodates up to 28 children per session, fostering a supportive atmosphere where children feel safe and valued. Our ethos At St Richard's Nursery, our mission is to provide a warm and nurturing environment where all children feel safe and valued. Our unique nursery respects the individuality of every child. The programme for development is based on the EYFS and is designed to acknowledge each child's interests and to be led by them in their learning. It is through child led play and creative activities, children at St Richard's reach their potential and become confident and curious about the world. Our setting is central to Chichester and offers a homely environment in which we pride ourselves. We are a Catholic nursery and respect all faiths and religions. Children flow freely between the spacious natural garden and the nursery room, enabling the curriculum to be supported both inside and out, no matter the weather! What it's like Children separate from their parents with ease and display a strong sense of belonging, feeling safe and secure. They are active learners who enjoy the outdoor environment and develop good friendships and imagination. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and support children in resolving conflicts, while older children help younger ones. Child-led play Catholic ethos Spacious garden ## 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://www.strichardsnursery.org/calendar-of-fundraising-events) ## Key facts Opening hours Term Time Only: All Day Session 9am - 3pm, Early Bird Session 8.30am - 9am, Morning Session 9am - 12pm, Afternoon Session 12.30pm - 3.30pm, Roosters Session 3pm - 3.30pm (available for all day session) Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1997 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Richard's School Nursery Unit Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10399021 Lead inspector Clare Leake Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282083)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113733) 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://www.strichardsnursery.org/) Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1XB [© 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#/-0.77639/50.83256/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chichester - [Day nurseries in Chichester](/search?q=Chichester) - [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=st-richard-s-school-nursery-unit-po19-1xb-113733) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Richard's School Nursery Unit Last inspected 9 June 2025 · Clare Leake 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 Children separate from their parents with ease and display a strong sense of belonging, feeling safe and secure. They are active learners who enjoy the outdoor environment and develop good friendships and imagination. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and support children in resolving conflicts, while older children help younger ones. Inspector highlights - The enthusiastic and experienced leader leads her staff well, monitoring practice and providing training opportunities. - The curriculum is well designed to meet children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. - Leaders place a strong emphasis on supporting children to develop good communication and language skills. - Staff support children's early mathematical development well and incorporate mathematics into activities. - Parents are positive about the support given to their children and are involved in their child's learning through stay-and-play sessions. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen hygiene routines to promote good self-care skills for children. Inspection #10399021 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282083) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are positive about the support given to their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The curriculum is well designed to meet children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that information is regularly shared, reviewed and updated. Staff assess children's needs well and know when to make referrals to other agencies. Leaders use additional funding appropriately to benefit those children who need it the most. Outdoor space Children enjoy the outdoor learning environment and have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children enjoy swinging and spinning from a tree swing and whizzing down a slide. ## Parent Reviews of St Richard's School Nursery Unit 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLK6iHbwAef3USkQvWMgkAV2J7nIFHnJpRx2R2cmH1cn4va5w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marzena Deierling-Niedbala 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5dTVQOXJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487452858a26a577:0xcf65243db478cc11) Reviews from Google for St Richard's School Nursery Unit. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14944390785938279441&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2007 - July 2025 Good - June 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - November 2019 Good - June 2019 Requires improvement - May 2016 Good - May 2016 Good - November 2011 Outstanding - November 2011 Outstanding - May 2007 Good ## Frequently asked about St Richard's School Nursery Unit ### What curriculum approach does St Richard's School Nursery Unit use? ### What is the address of St Richard's School Nursery Unit? ### How did St Richard's School Nursery Unit do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does St Richard's School Nursery Unit support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chichester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Richard's School Nursery Unit. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### The Little Blue Door Chichester · PO19 7DL 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-blue-door-po19-7dl-ey498553) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Welcome House Day Nursery Chichester · PO19 8AR ](/nursery/welcome-house-day-nursery-po19-8ar-ey427635) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Chantry House Nursery Chichester · PO19 8EL 4.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/chantry-house-nursery-po19-8el-ey363997) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate Chichester · PO19 1RJ ](/nursery/teddy-wilf-s-the-westgate-po19-1rj-ey480916) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Lizzie's Chichester · PO19 8HS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-lizzie-s-ltd-po19-8hs-ey366537) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### First Steps Childcare Chichester · PO19 1SB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-childcare-chichester-college-po19-1sb-113485) [See all nurseries in Chichester →](/search?q=Chichester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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