# Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 3 Wales Street, WINCHESTER, SO23 0ET, in Winchester, Hampshire. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-winchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey483981  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Wales Street, WINCHESTER, SO23 0ET
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01967 750333
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/winchester-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY483981

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483981

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY483981). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483981)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483981)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483981)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/739611)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Wales Street, WINCHESTER, SO23 0ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.064830,-1.306137

- Station: Winchester, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Giles Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Abbey Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Weirs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Winnal Manor Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wrack Hill, 0.5 miles
- 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Pilgrims School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Swithuns |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Westgate School | All-through | 4–16 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eco Montessori Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eco-montessori-limited-2726967) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dungaroos Winchester Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dungaroos-winchester-ltd-2877282) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kingsmead Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsmead-day-nursery-limited-ey493008) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Integr8 Dance Camps at Unit 12](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/integr8-dance-camps-at-unit-12-2870782) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [All Saints Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-preschool-109970) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-109968) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01967 750333 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483981)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Winchester+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJa3IcW3QSdEgRgMYqOQdH40w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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