# Ducklings Pre-School Ltd

Ducklings Pre-School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Brookfield School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DU, in Locks Heath, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ltd-ey425494  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brookfield School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01489 880880
- Website: https://ducklingsbrookfield.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY425494

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 July 2024, 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/EY425494

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY425494). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425494)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425494)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425494)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 July 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/38731)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brookfield School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.864607,-1.284730

- Park: Priory Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarisbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Locks Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Park Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Locks Heath Infant & Nursery  School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands Early Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-early-learning-ey273149) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Priory Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/priory-park-pre-school-511089) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pixies Day Nursery and Pixies Too Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-day-nursery-and-pixies-too-ltd-ey427816) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-ey464833) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2636672) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Jigsaw @ St John's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-st-johns-preschool-ey391273) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Pre-School Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 10 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings Pre-School Ltd take?

Ducklings Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings Pre-School Ltd?

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

### How do I contact Ducklings Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 01489 880880 and visit ducklingsbrookfield.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425494)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJP4_9t8ZvdEgReUfG5rksecU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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