# Cove Pavilion Pre-School

Cove Pavilion Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Cove Pavilion, Prospect Road, Farnborough, GU14 0DX, in Rafborough, Hampshire. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 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/cove-pavilion-pre-school-110253  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cove Pavilion, Prospect Road, Farnborough, GU14 0DX
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01252 370029
- Website: http://www.covepavilion.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 110253

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110253

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2000 (Reference 110253). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110253)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110253)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110253)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cove Pavilion, Prospect Road, Farnborough, GU14 0DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.293289,-0.766253

- Station: Farnborough (Main), 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen Elizabeth Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southwood country park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Samuel Cody School |  | 4–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cherrywood Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cove Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherubs Kindergartens Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-kindergartens-ltd-ey347048) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brookside Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-pre-school-ltd-ey466519) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Bernadettes Bees Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-bernadettes-bees-pre-school-2806023) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Footsteps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-pre-school-2870626) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Farnborough IQ](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-farnborough-iq-ey486987) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Oak Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-farm-pre-school-109928) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cove Pavilion Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cove Pavilion Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cove Pavilion Pre-School take?

Cove Pavilion Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cove Pavilion Pre-School?

Farnborough (Main) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cove Pavilion Pre-School?

You can call 01252 370029 and visit www.covepavilion.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110253)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cove+Pavilion+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJuRSawiQrdEgReR4-hsKHqII)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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