# Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School

Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at APPLETON HALL, WEST GREEN ROAD, HARTLEY WINTNEY, HOOK, RG27 8RE, in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-montessori-nursery-school-110247  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: APPLETON HALL, WEST GREEN ROAD, HARTLEY WINTNEY, HOOK, RG27 8RE
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01252 938378
- Website: https://www.caterpillarspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 110247

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110247

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1996 (Reference 110247). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110247)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110247)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110247)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: APPLETON HALL, WEST GREEN ROAD, HARTLEY WINTNEY, HOOK, RG27 8RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.305174,-0.909148

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oak Common, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oakwood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oakwood Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakwood-community-pre-school-509561) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Angels Academy Nursery and Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-academy-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2795584) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [James Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/james-farm-day-nursery-2814508) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Forest Approach Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-approach-limited-2712303) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-hartley-wintney-ey497493) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-pre-school-ey434971) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School was inspected on 19 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School take?

Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School?

Winchfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School?

You can call 01252 938378 and visit www.caterpillarspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110247)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caterpillars+Montessori+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJAyAuVmYodEgRWezPMRa5Pok)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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