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Boundstone Nursery School

Adur, BN15 9QXNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Boundstone Nursery School

Boundstone Nursery School is one of just four state-funded nursery schools in West Sussex, and it stands out as one of only two in the local authority to hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Located in Adur, this small, mixed-gender setting caters to children aged three to five and is led by headteacher Ruth Campbell. With 138 pupils on roll, it operates on a notably modest scale compared to many primary-phase nurseries, and its intake reflects a very low proportion of children eligible for free school meals at just 2.9%. The school’s closest peers among the other West Sussex nurseries are not named in available data, but its top-tier Ofsted status places it firmly among the strongest early years options in the region. For families in the Adur area looking for a state-funded nursery with a proven track record, Boundstone is a clear standout.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUpper Boundstone Lane, Boundstone Nursery School, Lancing, Adur, BN15 9QX
HeadteacherRuth Campbell
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils138
Free School Meals (FSM)2.9%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsDining HallForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismSpeech & LanguageSEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Boundstone Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.