Nurseries in RH17
24 registered nurseries — 1 Outstanding, 7 Good
Ofsted ratings in RH17
24
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
7
Good
16
Not yet rated
Scaynes Hill Social Club, Haywards Heath
Balcombe C Of E Primary School, Haywards Heath
St Augustine C Of E Primary School, Haywards Heath
Handcross Park School, HAYWARDS HEATH
Wivelsfield School, Haywards Heath
Handcross Park School, Haywards Heath
Why families love RH17
77.2/100
Family Score
0.05
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around RH17
Average property price: £666,100
Deprivation decile: 8/10 (10 = least deprived)
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in RH17
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in RH17?
RH17 has 24 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 7 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in RH17 are Outstanding or Good?
33% of nurseries in RH17 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in RH17?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in RH17 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in RH17?
Yes — many nurseries in RH17 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.