# HEDCA Preschool

HEDCA Preschool is a full-day nursery at Hardway Elson District Community Association, Coombe Road, Gosport, PO12 4JB, in Forton, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedca-preschool-2713722  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hardway Elson District Community Association, Coombe Road, Gosport, PO12 4JB
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 023 9258 8023
- Website: http://www.hedca.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2713722

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 March 2025, 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/16/2713722

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2713722). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713722)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713722)
- 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/16/2713722)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 April 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/627396)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hardway Elson District Community Association, Coombe Road, Gosport, PO12 4JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.808162,-1.141081

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grove Road Rec, 0.1 miles
- Park: Childrens Play area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Forton Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Elson Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brockhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Elson Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gateway Brockhurst Avery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-brockhurst-avery-ey554889) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ey548189) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rosies Little Blessings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosies-little-blessings-2741933) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Gateway Elson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-elson-ey458400) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-507947) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Squirrels of St Marys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-of-st-marys-2646626) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is HEDCA Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated HEDCA Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can HEDCA Preschool take?

HEDCA Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to HEDCA Preschool?

Portsmouth Harbour is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact HEDCA Preschool?

You can call 023 9258 8023 and visit www.hedca.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713722)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HEDCA+PRESCHOOL&query_place_id=ChIJcwNqDalndEgRHvdYgUqZe74)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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