# Highwood Nursery

Highwood Nursery is a full-day nursery at Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE, in Brockenhurst, Hampshire. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highwood-nursery-ey477230  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01590 625332
- Website: https://highwoodnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY477230

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 September 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/EY477230

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY477230). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477230)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477230)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477230)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/765207)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.820847,-1.570005

- Station: Brockenhurst, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brockenhurst CE Primary, Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brockenhurst-ce-primary-pre-school-and-nursery-2822421) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Flyers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-flyers-pre-school-2857535) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Paint Pots Boldre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-boldre-2712911) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Lyndhurst Teddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-teddies-2801681) |  |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Tiptoe Butterflies preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptoe-butterflies-preschool-2761306) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-little-dolphins-pre-school-110069) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Highwood Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highwood Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highwood Nursery take?

Highwood Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Highwood Nursery?

Brockenhurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Highwood Nursery?

You can call 01590 625332 and visit highwoodnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477230)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highwood+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJcbzPOQuGc0gRlxO84wc5UOs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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