# Carisbrooke Pre School

Carisbrooke Pre School is a sessional pre-school at 31a, Cottes Way, Hill Head, PO14 3NF, in Hill Head, Hampshire. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carisbrooke-pre-school-2645549  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 31a, Cottes Way, Hill Head, PO14 3NF
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 07773 031989
- Website: http://preschoolcarisbrooke.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2645549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 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/16/2645549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2645549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645549)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645549)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/37768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 31a, Cottes Way, Hill Head, PO14 3NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.817818,-1.228293

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Seafield Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Hammond Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crofton Hammond Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crofton Anne Dale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crofton Anne Dale Infant and Pre-School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Meoncross School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Crofton School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hopscotch Lee - Beach School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-lee-beach-school-2857085) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harbourside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harbourside-2857108) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Park Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey358986) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorn Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-2757580) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nurseries Lee On The Solent](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nurseries-lee-on-the-solent-2521352) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Woodentots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentots-nursery-2669627) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carisbrooke Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carisbrooke Pre School Good at its inspection on 22 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carisbrooke Pre School take?

Carisbrooke Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Carisbrooke Pre School?

You can call 07773 031989 and visit preschoolcarisbrooke.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2645549)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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