# Cornerstone Nursery

Cornerstone Nursery is a full-day nursery at Abbey Court, Basingstoke, RG24 9DX, in Popley, Hampshire. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Fencebright Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstone-nursery-ey553044  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Abbey Court, Basingstoke, RG24 9DX
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01256 840300
- Website: http://www.cornerstone-nurseries.com/
- Run by: [Fencebright Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fencebright-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY553044

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 2021, 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/EY553044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY553044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553044)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553044)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/72972)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Abbey Court, Basingstoke, RG24 9DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.283928,-1.092902

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tewkesbury Close Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Wallingford Road Play Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Tintern Close Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Tobago Close Play Area, 0.3 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Merton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Merton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Oakridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oakridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Marnel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Maple Ridge School |  | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Marnel Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lighthouse-preschool-and-after-school-club-ey544883) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-pre-school-2564338) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cornerstone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstone-day-nursery-ey285254) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Bernards Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-bernards-nursery-109747) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Treasure Island Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasure-island-playgroup-507945) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey494143) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Cornerstone Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cornerstone Nursery take?

Cornerstone Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cornerstone Nursery?

Cornerstone Nursery is run by Fencebright Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Cornerstone Nursery?

Basingstoke is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cornerstone Nursery?

You can call 01256 840300 and visit www.cornerstone-nurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553044)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cornerstone+Miss+Muffet&query_place_id=ChIJ6_jHZ6MhdEgRL3OM64uGkL8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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