# Kanes Hill Pre-School

Kanes Hill Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6FW, in Thornhill, Southampton. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kanes-hill-pre-school-131539  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6FW
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 131539

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, 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/16/131539

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1991 (Reference 131539). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131539)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131539)
- 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/16/131539)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/220328)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6FW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.911400,-1.327894

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hinkler Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hinkler Training "Playground" for adults, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hinkler Children's Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Springwell School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Harefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 1.1 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 | 1.2 miles |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busikids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busikids-limited-110339) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Christopher's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-pre-school-131564) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Brambles Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-community-pre-school-2648058) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey283566) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hedge End Village Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedge-end-village-hall-preschool-2540632) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kanes Hill Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kanes Hill Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kanes Hill Pre-School take?

Kanes Hill Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131539)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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