# Bishops Waltham Montessori

Bishops Waltham Montessori is a sessional pre-school at Coronation Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1ED, in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-waltham-montessori-ey305418  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Coronation Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1ED
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07393 044780
- Website: http://www.bishopswalthammontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY305418

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 2025, 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/EY305418

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2005 (Reference EY305418). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305418)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305418)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305418)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1026739)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Coronation Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.953023,-1.210522

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Swanmore College | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilypad Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypad-preschool-ey338740) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lily Pad In The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lily-pad-in-the-park-ey542254) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Swanmore Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanmore-pre-school-ey419791) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Greenery Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-greenery-nursery-school-2610121) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Waltham Chase Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waltham-chase-preschool-2673809) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Durley Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durley-ladybirds-pre-school-2620921) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bishops Waltham Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bishops Waltham Montessori Good at its inspection on 10 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bishops Waltham Montessori take?

Bishops Waltham Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bishops Waltham Montessori?

You can call 07393 044780 and visit www.bishopswalthammontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305418)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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