# Dragonflies Early Years

Dragonflies Early Years is a sessional pre-school at Bursledon School Campus, Long Lane, Bursledon, SO31 8BZ, in Oak Hill, Hampshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-early-years-2588069  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bursledon School Campus, Long Lane, Bursledon, SO31 8BZ
- Registered places: 34
- Ofsted URN: 2588069

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, 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/16/2588069

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2020 (Reference 2588069). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588069)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588069)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588069)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bursledon School Campus, Long Lane, Bursledon, SO31 8BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.888317,-1.312616

- Station: Bursledon, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Netley Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Netley Abbey Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-ey547465) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Longoak Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longoak-pre-school-ey252060) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Piglets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-day-nursery-511331) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Smiles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-pre-school-110034) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hamble Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamble-early-years-ey549747) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dragonflies Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dragonflies Early Years Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dragonflies Early Years take?

Dragonflies Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dragonflies Early Years?

Bursledon is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588069)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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