# Alphabets Preschool

Alphabets Preschool is a full-day nursery at Scout Headquarters, Recreation Ground, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2ES, in Botley, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-preschool-109823  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scout Headquarters, Recreation Ground, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2ES
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 109823

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1990 (Reference 109823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109823)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109823)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout Headquarters, Recreation Ground, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.915600,-1.276707

- Station: Botley, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Boorley Park | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Curdridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pavilion Pirates Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-pirates-preschool-2615361) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [YMCA Fairthorne Manor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-fairthorne-manor-day-nursery-110056) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-2879377) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School, Hedge End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-hedge-end-2885947) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-botley-ey409191) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Drummers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-drummers-pre-school-110486) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Alphabets Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alphabets Preschool Good at its inspection on 25 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alphabets Preschool take?

Alphabets Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Alphabets Preschool?

Botley is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109823)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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