# Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup

Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB, in Badger Farm, Hampshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badger-farm-pre-school-playgroup-109984  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01962 868630
- Website: http://www.badgerfarmpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109984

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 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/16/109984

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1991 (Reference 109984). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109984)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109984)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109984)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.045775,-1.340202

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oliver Cromwell's Battery, 0.3 miles
- Park: Olivers Battery Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stanmore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Western Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Pilgrims School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Westgate School | All-through | 4–16 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppins Nursery and After School Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-nursery-and-after-school-care-509562) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nancy Harper Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nancy-harper-nursery-ey478706) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-winchester-ey263786) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [West Downs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-downs-day-nursery-110335) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rotherly-day-nursery-winchester-110046) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-109968) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup take?

Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup?

Shawford is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01962 868630 and visit www.badgerfarmpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109984)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Badger+Farm+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ5THirSYNdEgRxE9G224cF_I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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