# John McNeill Opportunity Centre

John McNeill Opportunity Centre is a sessional pre-school at Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BG, in The Close, Wiltshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/john-mcneill-opportunity-centre-145990  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BG
- Registered places: 62
- Ofsted URN: 145990

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2022, 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/16/145990

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1979 (Reference 145990). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145990)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145990)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145990)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.055748,-1.795353

- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Churchill Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Close, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Harnham Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Salisbury Cathedral School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Longford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chafyn-Godolphin |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Melrose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-nursery-2838769) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Osmund's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-osmunds-preschool-ey357437) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-pre-school-salisbury-2638131) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [York House Day Nursery And Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551934) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tops Salisbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-salisbury-ey546902) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey407080) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is John McNeill Opportunity Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated John McNeill Opportunity Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can John McNeill Opportunity Centre take?

John McNeill Opportunity Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to John McNeill Opportunity Centre?

Salisbury 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/16/145990)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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