# Earlybirds Pre-School

Earlybirds Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Newtown Soberton Infant School, Church Road, Newtown, Fareham, PO17 6LJ, in Newtown, Hampshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-pre-school-ey338530  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Newtown Soberton Infant School, Church Road, Newtown, Fareham, PO17 6LJ
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01329 833161
- Website: https://www.earlybirdspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY338530

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 January 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 13 January 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 23 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338530

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY338530). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338530)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 13 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338530)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338530)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/25924)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newtown Soberton Infant School, Church Road, Newtown, Fareham, PO17 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.910491,-1.131090

- Park: Forest of Bere, 0.3 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Soberton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Creators Pre School (Denmead)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-creators-pre-school-denmead-2783562) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Wickham Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wickham-pre-school-2668387) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Happy Mindz Day Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-mindz-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey496973) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Ddc Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ddc-nursery-and-preschool-ey499009) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Busy Bee Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-preschool-2738545) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Wickham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-wickham-ey477379) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Earlybirds Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Earlybirds Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Earlybirds Pre-School take?

Earlybirds Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Earlybirds Pre-School?

You can call 01329 833161 and visit www.earlybirdspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338530)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Earlybirds+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJgViVfNE-30cRxWmxQODS0bM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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