# Gorseway Nursery School

Gorseway Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Farringdon House, Manor Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0QL, in Newtown, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gorseway-nursery-school-ey488080  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Farringdon House, Manor Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0QL
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 023 9246 9234
- Website: http://www.gorsewaynurseryschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY488080

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Urgent improvement |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488080

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY488080). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488080)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488080)
- 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/EY488080)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 April 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/493498)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Farringdon House, Manor Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.798858,-0.983726

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mengham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mill Rythe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mill Rythe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mengham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Hayling College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hayling Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayling-community-pre-school-110184) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherryharbour Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherryharbour-nursery-ey553042) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sweethearts Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweethearts-preschool-2603164) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [CherryHarbour Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherryharbour-pre-school-2867769) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Angelfish Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angelfish-preschool-ey496907) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Bears Forest Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-forest-preschool-2695019) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gorseway Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Gorseway Nursery School was inspected on 12 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Gorseway Nursery School take?

Gorseway Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Gorseway Nursery School?

You can call 023 9246 9234 and visit www.gorsewaynurseryschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488080)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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