# Hounds Owls Preschool

Hounds Owls Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Hound Parish Hall, Woolston Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FR, in Butlocks Heath, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hounds-owls-preschool-2618563  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hound Parish Hall, Woolston Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07871 614853
- Website: https://houndowlspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2618563

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618563

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2618563). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618563)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618563)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618563)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hound Parish Hall, Woolston Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.877630,-1.338401

- Station: Netley, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hamble, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hound Road local nature area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Royal Victoria Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 16 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netley Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Netley Abbey Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hamble Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Weston Shore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| 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 | 1.3 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Netley Abbey Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netley-abbey-pre-school-ey379201) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hamble Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamble-early-years-ey549747) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Longoak Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longoak-pre-school-ey252060) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tickleford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tickleford-preschool-ey490702) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Shore Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shore-pre-school-148858) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-ey547465) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hounds Owls Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hounds Owls Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 29 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hounds Owls Preschool take?

Hounds Owls Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hounds Owls Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Hounds Owls Preschool?

You can call 07871 614853 and visit houndowlspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618563)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hound+Owls+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ_Tzv3DlxdEgRiUDOYAmu1Dw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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