# Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery

Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cupernham Lane, Romsey, SO51 7LF, in Cupernham, Hampshire. It is registered for 117 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 33 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotswood-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ey448922  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cupernham Lane, Romsey, SO51 7LF
- Registered places: 117
- Phone: 01794 523686
- Website: http://www.abbotswooddaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY448922

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 4 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 2 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448922

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY448922). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448922)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 4 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448922)
- Registered places: 117 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448922)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/18632)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cupernham Lane, Romsey, SO51 7LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.000053,-1.484245

- Station: Romsey, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodley Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Martha's Piece, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupernham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cupernham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Romsey Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Halterworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| King Edward VI Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Braishfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The Romsey School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-pre-school-ey271494) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Romsey Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-romsey-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey541830) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Sunlights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunlights-ey496071) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [360 Degree Sports Coaching - Romsey Rapids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/360-degree-sports-coaching-romsey-rapids-2878753) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-community-pre-school-limited-ey455169) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-footsteps-childcare-romsey-abbey-2685075) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery was inspected on 4 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery take?

Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 117 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery?

Romsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery?

You can call 01794 523686 and visit www.abbotswooddaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448922)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abbotswood+Forest+School+%26+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa_ignk11dEgR8CUA9cwA-bA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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