# Hayfield Forest School

Hayfield Forest School is a full-day nursery at Start Point Sholing Early Years Centre, Wood Close, Southampton, SO19 0SG, in Sholing, Southampton. It is registered for 51 children. It is run by Hayfield Forest School CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2881335  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Start Point Sholing Early Years Centre, Wood Close, Southampton, SO19 0SG
- Registered places: 51
- Run by: [Hayfield Forest School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hayfield-forest-school-cio)
- Ofsted URN: 2881335

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2881335). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881335)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881335)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881335)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Start Point Sholing Early Years Centre, Wood Close, Southampton, SO19 0SG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.899140,-1.339930

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Purvis Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springwell School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.7 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) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sholing Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sholing Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Valentine Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valentine-primary-school-nursery-2863875) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [St Francis Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-pre-school-2894656) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey283566) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sholing Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sholing-community-centre-pre-school-131556) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery (Sholing) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-sholing-ltd-2801983) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Hayfield Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 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?

Sholing is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881335)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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