# Hayfield Forest School

Hayfield Forest School is a full-day nursery at Crafty Bug Cafe, 82 Bridge Road, Southampton, SO19 7GQ, in Itchen, Southampton. It is registered for 41 children. It is run by Hayfield Forest School CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2809394  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Crafty Bug Cafe, 82 Bridge Road, Southampton, SO19 7GQ
- Registered places: 41
- Run by: [Hayfield Forest School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hayfield-forest-school-cio)
- Ofsted URN: 2809394

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2809394). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809394)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809394)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809394)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Crafty Bug Cafe, 82 Bridge Road, Southampton, SO19 7GQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.901275,-1.376590

- Station: Woolston, 0.2 miles
- Station: Sholing, 0.6 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Veracity Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Southampton there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ludlow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Woolston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sholing Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sholing Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Monica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Pre-school (Porchester Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-porchester-road-ey423715) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woolston Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woolston-preschool-148862) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pixies Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-tree-131606) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Shore Woolston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shore-woolston-2736142) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Redroofs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redroofs-day-nursery-ey276701) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [YMCA Woolston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-woolston-day-nursery-ey479896) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hayfield Forest School take?

Hayfield Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hayfield Forest School?

Hayfield Forest School is run by Hayfield Forest School CIO, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hayfield Forest School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809394)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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