Best 3 Nursery schools in West Sussex – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Boundstone Nursery School (Nursery) in Lancing; Bognor Regis Nursery School (Nursery) in Bognor Regis; Chichester Nursery School (Nursery) in Chichester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Boundstone Nursery School, Bognor Regis Nursery School and Chichester Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Lancing, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, West Sussex and Chichester, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Boundstone Nursery School), published Nov 2017. The lowest is 2 (Chichester Nursery School), published Mar 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for Boundstone Nursery School (Nov 2017). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 0–5%, range 0–5%–0–5%; all under West Sussex local authority.

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Attribute	Boundstone Nursery School BN15 9QX	Bognor Regis Nursery School PO21 2TB	Chichester Nursery School PO19 7AB
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Lancing West Sussex BN15 9QX	Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 2TB	Chichester West Sussex PO19 7AB
Latest Ofsted	1 16 Nov 2017	1 3 Jun 2015	2 2 Mar 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	West Sussex (938)	West Sussex (938)	West Sussex (938)
Website	www.boundstone-lancingcfc.co.uk	www.brns.org	www.chichesternursery.org
Telephone	01903276860	01243642925	01243642959
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Boundstone Nursery School

BN15 9QX

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 9QX
Ofsted: 1 16 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.boundstone-lancingcfc.co.uk
Telephone: 01903276860

Bognor Regis Nursery School

PO21 2TB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 2TB
Ofsted: 1 3 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.brns.org
Telephone: 01243642925

Chichester Nursery School

PO19 7AB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 7AB
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.chichesternursery.org
Telephone: 01243642959

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.