What is the Age Range of Children that Pennthorpe School accepts?

Pennthorpe School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Pennthorpe School Open?

Pennthorpe School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Pennthorpe School have capacity for?

Pennthorpe School has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Pennthorpe School to the centre of Horsham?

6.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Pennthorpe School, Church Street, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 3HJ

Review from Kevin O (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Pennthorpe Nursery is truly exceptional. Every single member of staff is caring, kind, and deeply committed to the children in their care. The pride they take in nurturing and supporting the children shines through in everything they do.

I genuinely couldn't ask for a better group of people to look

after my children. They do a fabulous job creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment, and I feel completely at peace knowing my children are so well cared for each day. Pennthorpe Nursery is a wonderful place, and we feel incredibly lucky to be part of it.

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Review from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter has had the most wonderful start at Pennthorpe Nursery. The progress she's made in such a short time has amazed us - she can already write her name and recognises so many phonics sounds, all through fun and engaging learning.

She's built a lovely group of friends and comes home every

day full of stories about her adventures. The woodland, playground, and extensive grounds give the children the most magical space to explore, play, and learn. One of her favourite parts is community time, when the older children come down to spend time with the nursery - she absolutely loves it.

The setting itself is beautiful, but what truly makes Pennthorpe special is the people. The staff, families, and children create such a warm, happy, and nurturing environment. It really does feel like a hidden gem, and we feel so lucky our daughter is part of it.

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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter has attended 3 different nurseries (one for house move and the other as Pennthorpe doesn't start until age 2) and it was the first nursery that she didn't go in crying at least once on a weekly basis. The staff are caring and supportive and the children seem to have a wonderful time.

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Review from Lindsey S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are genuinely kind and caring, and there is always such a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a real home-from-home feel. The children enjoy a wonderful variety of fun and engaging activities, alongside fantastic opportunities to use the wider Pennthorpe

School facilities - from story time in the library, to PE in the sports hall, and even taking part in school productions.
Forest School is a real highlight, with beautiful woodland and grounds right on the doorstep for the children to explore. Phonics and early writing skills are nurtured in such a fun and creative way that the children don't even realise they are learning. Every child is treated as an individual and their achievements are truly celebrated, with thoughtful touches like certificates and awards that make them feel special and praised.
Since starting here, my child's confidence and independence have soared. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery and school to anyone.

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Review from Bassel E (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Absolutely Amazing Nursery - My Son Thrives Here!
I can't recommend this nursery highly enough - it's truly outstanding in every way, and it's been an absolute game-changer for our family since my son started attending.
We felt so welcomed and at ease. The staff are genuinely warm, caring, and incredibly

passionate about what they do. They don't just look after the children; they truly nurture them, getting to know each child's personality, likes, and little quirks. My son (who can be a bit over energetic) settled in so quickly because of the gentle, patient approach everyone took with him.
The teachers are fantastic - they always make time for a quick chat at drop-off or pick-up, sharing lovely details about his day, what he enjoyed, and even sending photos on the app so we can see him having fun.
What stands out most is how much my son absolutely loves going there. Every morning he gets excited when we mention nursery which makes my life easier

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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I couldn't be happier with my daughter's experience in the Honeypot class. The nursery provides such a rich variety of resources, and I'm especially impressed by their wonderful Forest School sessions. The team also puts so much thought into planning exciting activities. Every member of staff we've

met has been both incredibly friendly and thoroughly professional. They create a warm, nurturing environment where my daughter feels safe, valued, and supported in her learning. We feel so fortunate to be part of this nursery community and couldn't recommend the Honeypot class more highly!

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our eldest child enjoyed every day he spent in both the Honey Pot and Beehive. He enjoyed water play, painting, forest school, baking and much more. He developed wonderful relationships with the incredible staff and children in his class. When he moved into Reception at Pennthorpe School the transition

was seamless.

Our youngest child has just moved from the Honey Pot into Beehive. She is loving it so much and it is amazing to watch her grow in confidence and independence daily.

We highly recommend Pennthorpe School!

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son joined the Beehive (pre-Reception year) and settled in very quickly, making friends and feeling at home from the start. The Beehive year provides a great foundation for learning, introducing phonics, maths, and early writing in a way that feels engaging and age-appropriate, ensuring children

are well prepared for Reception.
The teachers have been wonderful at encouraging and nurturing each child's individual interests. In our son's case, embracing his love of art with many creative opportunities to develop his skills.
The children also benefit from the school's specialist teachers, e.g. forest school sessions in the school's own woods and PE twice a week.
Beehive children are also included in wider school activities e.g. assemblies, the Christmas Play and Sports Day. There are also lovely opportunities for parents to get involved in school life such as parents' football and netball. We've been so happy with the nursery - it's been a wonderful start to our son's school journey.

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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We enrolled my son into The Honey Pot to start just after his second birthday in September 2023. He had been at home for the first two years of his life so it was important to us he was somewhere small, nurturing and with great facilities so he could grow in his experiences and confidence. We were particularly

impressed with how the staff treat the children as their own, genuinely caring about our son and being so positive and enthusiastic about his time at the nursery. We also really loved his exposure to the facilities in the wider school and to be able to participate in assemblies and other activities with some older children, which really grew his confidence.
We kept our son in the nursery as he moved up to the next group The Beehive, after a year at The Honey Pot. This transition was seamless, he was so excited, and the excellent experience we had in his first year continued and grew. He is the youngest in the academic year but his development has been extremely impressive.