# Catherington Nursery

Catherington Nursery is a full-day nursery at Catherington Lane, Catherington, Waterlooville, PO8 0TD, in Catherington, Hampshire. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catherington-nursery-ey342605  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Catherington Lane, Catherington, Waterlooville, PO8 0TD
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 023 9259 4697
- Website: http://www.catheringtonnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY342605

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 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/EY342605

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2007 (Reference EY342605). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342605)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342605)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342605)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/75146)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Catherington Lane, Catherington, Waterlooville, PO8 0TD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.924191,-1.012983

- Park: Parsonage Field, under 0.1 miles

© 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherington Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Horndean Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Horndean Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Petersgate Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Clanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Horndean Technology College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dimension Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimension-childcare-110237) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-day-nursery-2795696) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Clanfield Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clanfield-community-pre-school-ey332187) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey396145) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Woodcroft Pre School and Wrap around care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodcroft-pre-school-and-wrap-around-care-ey339593) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey444262) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Catherington Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Catherington Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Catherington Nursery take?

Catherington Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Catherington Nursery?

You can call 023 9259 4697 and visit www.catheringtonnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342605)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Catherington+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU7qXJqhGdEgR1AZSrkEHVwY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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