# Applemore Early Years Centre

Applemore Early Years Centre is a sessional pre-school at Applemore Recreation Centre, Claypits Lane, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TN, in Dibden, Hampshire. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Applemore Early Years Centre Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2597175  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Applemore Recreation Centre, Claypits Lane, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TN
- Run by: [Applemore Early Years Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/applemore-early-years-centre-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2597175

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, 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/16/2597175

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2597175). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597175)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597175)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Applemore Recreation Centre, Claypits Lane, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.866420,-1.425712

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Fletcher Close Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Lodge School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Applemore College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2895266) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Orchard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2856728) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-day-nursery-ey500189) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-2752665) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hive Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hive-day-nursery-and-preschool-2871765) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-pre-school-ey543492) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Applemore Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Applemore Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### Who runs Applemore Early Years Centre?

Applemore Early Years Centre is run by Applemore Early Years Centre Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597175)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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