# Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey

Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey is a sessional pre-school at Romsey Abbey C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EP, in Romsey, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-footsteps-childcare-romsey-abbey-2685075  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Romsey Abbey C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EP
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07542 509028
- Website: http://www.forestfootstepschildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2685075

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2023, 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/16/2685075

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2685075). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685075)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685075)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685075)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1618318)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Romsey Abbey C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.990555,-1.502388

- Station: Romsey, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Garth, under 0.1 miles
- Park: South Garth, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Romsey War Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Martha's Piece, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Romsey Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cupernham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Cupernham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Halterworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Embley |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Romsey School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Mountbatten School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sunlights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunlights-ey496071) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [360 Degree Sports Coaching - Romsey Rapids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/360-degree-sports-coaching-romsey-rapids-2878753) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotswood-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ey448922) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Woodley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-pre-school-ey271494) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-community-pre-school-limited-ey455169) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Romsey Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-romsey-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey541830) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey Good at its inspection on 11 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey take?

Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey?

Romsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey?

You can call 07542 509028 and visit www.forestfootstepschildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685075)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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