# First Friends @ Wootey

First Friends @ Wootey is a full-day nursery at Wootey Infant School, Wooteys Way, Alton, GU34 2JA, in Anstey, Hampshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by First Friends Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-wootey-2617108  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wootey Infant School, Wooteys Way, Alton, GU34 2JA
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07587 976225
- Website: http://www.firstfriendsltd.co.uk/alton
- Run by: [First Friends Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-friends-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2617108

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 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/16/2617108

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2617108). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617108)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617108)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617108)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1303186)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wootey Infant School, Wooteys Way, Alton, GU34 2JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.160648,-0.973697

- Station: Alton, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Anstey Park, 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootey Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wootey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Anstey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Treloar School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees @ Anstey Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-anstey-park-2689379) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-tree-childrens-day-nursery-ey543007) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Enchanted Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-nursery-ltd-ey430505) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [CM Sports Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cm-sports-holiday-club-2820673) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Friends Holybourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-holybourne-2868631) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees @ St Lawrence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-st-lawrence-2559333) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Friends @ Wootey's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Friends @ Wootey Good at its inspection on 18 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Friends @ Wootey take?

First Friends @ Wootey is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Friends @ Wootey?

First Friends @ Wootey is run by First Friends Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Friends @ Wootey?

Alton is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Friends @ Wootey?

You can call 07587 976225 and visit www.firstfriendsltd.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617108)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Friends+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ782PllU7dEgRC5Hed4jWreo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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