Horsham Nursery School
URN: 125809 • Horsham RH13 5UT
Overview
- Name
- Horsham Nursery School
- URN
- 125809
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 86.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Mellor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 014032244430
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harwood Road, Horsham RH13 5UT
Summary
Horsham Nursery School, located in Horsham, West Sussex, is a local authority nursery catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 4 years. With a total enrolment of 188 children, the nursery is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is valued as an individual. The headteacher, Liz Mellor, emphasises the importance of early childhood experiences in laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
The nursery's curriculum focuses on play-based learning, allowing children to explore and develop at their own pace. Staff members are highly skilled in child development and work closely with families to support each child's unique needs and interests. This inclusive approach ensures that all children have the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Horsham Nursery School fosters strong relationships with parents and caregivers, recognising them as the first educators in their children's lives. The school aims to create a supportive community where families can engage with the nursery and each other, enhancing the overall learning experience for children. For more information, visit their website at [horshamnursery.co.uk](https://www.horshamnursery.co.uk).
The nursery's curriculum focuses on play-based learning, allowing children to explore and develop at their own pace. Staff members are highly skilled in child development and work closely with families to support each child's unique needs and interests. This inclusive approach ensures that all children have the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Horsham Nursery School fosters strong relationships with parents and caregivers, recognising them as the first educators in their children's lives. The school aims to create a supportive community where families can engage with the nursery and each other, enhancing the overall learning experience for children. For more information, visit their website at [horshamnursery.co.uk](https://www.horshamnursery.co.uk).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Staff List (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Supporting sensory needs at home (sen)
- Responding to Needs (download)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Home Page (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies & Guidelines (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bognor Regis Nursery School (86.8)
- Chichester Nursery School (77.7)
- Boundstone Nursery School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 3 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 188
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 188 | 113 | 75 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 142 | 86 | 56 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 103 | 57 | 46 | 1.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 103 | 57 | 46 | 1.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 107 | 58 | 49 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 118 | 66 | 52 | 0.00 |
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