# Greyfriars Pre School

Greyfriars Pre School is a full-day nursery at Greyfriars Community Centre, RINGWOOD, BH24 1DW, in Ringwood, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greyfriars-pre-school-511532  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greyfriars Community Centre, RINGWOOD, BH24 1DW
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 511532

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511532

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1995 (Reference 511532). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511532)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511532)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511532)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/829466)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Greyfriars Community Centre, RINGWOOD, BH24 1DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.844485,-1.788539

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: War Memorial Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bickerley Common, 0.1 miles
- Park: Dr. Little's Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Carvers Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ringwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ringwood Waldorf School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sheiling School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Poulner Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Ringwood School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-at-the-old-cottage-2785746) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ringwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringwood-day-nursery-ey297237) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ellingham House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellingham-house-day-nursery-110473) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-montessori-nursery-2646034) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-avon-heath-ey449312) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-nursery-2532842) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Greyfriars Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Greyfriars Pre School was inspected on 3 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Greyfriars Pre School take?

Greyfriars Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511532)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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