# Bushy Tails Pre-School

Bushy Tails Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 8ED, in Stakes, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bushy-tails-pre-school-110330  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 8ED
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 023 9225 3714
- Ofsted URN: 110330

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 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/16/110330

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1997 (Reference 110330). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110330)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110330)
- 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/16/110330)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 8ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.874857,-1.022681

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Springwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Waterloo School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Berewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Purbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Purbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bouncy Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bouncy-bears-pre-school-ey476516) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Barn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-preschool-2686705) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Growing Places @ Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-mill-hill-160819) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Waterlooville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-waterlooville-2710814) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Deverell Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deverell-hall-pre-school-110367) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Queenswood Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenswood-lodge-2610385) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bushy Tails Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bushy Tails Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bushy Tails Pre-School take?

Bushy Tails Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bushy Tails Pre-School?

Bedhampton is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bushy Tails Pre-School?

You can call 023 9225 3714.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110330)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bushytails&query_place_id=ChIJ2SkrOX1DdEgRutIQPb-wHGU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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