# Nurseries in Shirley

We list 3 nurseries in Shirley (2 full-day, 1 sessional), with 120 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/shirley  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 3 (2 full-day · 1 sessional)
- Registered places: 120 (about 40 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shirley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-preschool-2632174) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [St James Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-nursery-and-pre-school-ey473572) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Barn Owls Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owls-pre-school-2647672) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |

## Postcode districts

- [SO15](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/so15.md) (13)
- [SO16](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/so16.md) (26)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Aldermoor](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/aldermoor.md) (1)
- [Shirley Warren](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/shirley-warren.md) (3)
- [Shirley Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/shirley-park.md) (3)
- [Upper Shirley](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/upper-shirley.md) (2)
- [Freemantle](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/freemantle.md) (1)
- [Regents Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/regents-park.md) (3)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Shirley?

We list 3 nurseries in Shirley: 2 full-day and 1 sessional, with 120 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Shirley?

Neighbouring areas include Aldermoor, Shirley Warren, Shirley Park and Upper Shirley.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, public Google ratings and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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