# Green Roots

Green Roots is a full-day nursery at 231-233 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8JD, in Prinsted, West Sussex. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 24 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-roots-ey466723  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 231-233 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8JD
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01243 373931
- Website: https://www.green-roots.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY466723

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/EY466723

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY466723). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466723)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466723)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466723)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/569663)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 231-233 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.845457,-0.911637

- Station: Southbourne, 0.2 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southbourne Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Children's Apparatus, 0.4 miles
- 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 West Sussex 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Southbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St James Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Westbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Emsworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Chidham Parochial Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Thorney Island Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Bourne Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [JC Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jc-little-explorers-2840477) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Loveders Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loveders-nursery-school-ey471484) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Childrens Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-learning-centre-109689) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Tiddly Toes Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tiddly-toes-partnership-2782508) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Thorney Island Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorney-island-nursery-113670) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery (Emsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-emsworth-ey336031) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Green Roots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Green Roots Good at its inspection on 19 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Green Roots take?

Green Roots is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Green Roots?

Southbourne is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Green Roots?

You can call 01243 373931 and visit www.green-roots.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466723)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Green+Roots+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJNfACF-NPdEgRiFbz2HWQq_k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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