# Buttercups Nursery School Ltd

Buttercups Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at C/O Whiteley Community Centre, Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7LA, in Whiteley, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-nursery-school-ltd-ey226083  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: C/O Whiteley Community Centre, Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7LA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01489 881802
- Website: https://www.buttercupsnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY226083

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 August 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/EY226083

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2002 (Reference EY226083). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226083)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226083)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226083)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/O Whiteley Community Centre, Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.880934,-1.256873

- Station: Swanwick, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Meadowside Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Saffron Way play area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Caraway play area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Oak Coppice Road 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Park Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Sarisbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Brookfield Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whiteley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whiteley-pre-school-ey224509) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey342353) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2636672) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Whiteley Preschool North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whiteley-preschool-north-2694941) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Nest Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-childcare-2797509) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Woodlands Early Learning Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-early-learning-ltd-ey535837) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttercups Nursery School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttercups Nursery School Ltd Good at its inspection on 21 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttercups Nursery School Ltd take?

Buttercups Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Buttercups Nursery School Ltd?

Swanwick is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buttercups Nursery School Ltd?

You can call 01489 881802 and visit www.buttercupsnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226083)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buttercups+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJg1ic11RudEgRPFgzyzSD6cA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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