# Kindling Forest School CIC

Kindling Forest School CIC is a sessional pre-school at The Pavilion, Hunter Park, Park Lane, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1QU, in Twyford, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindling-forest-school-cic-2637890  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Pavilion, Hunter Park, Park Lane, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1QU
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2637890

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 June 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/16/2637890

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2637890). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637890)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637890)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637890)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavilion, Hunter Park, Park Lane, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.014697,-1.306044

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Twyford School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shepherds Down Special School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Colden Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Owslebury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twyford Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twyford-playgroup-ey484175) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dandelion Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-preschool-110010) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfishers-colden-common-preschool-2845083) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-marwell-zoo-ey536489) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-otterbourne-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey450001) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Nancy Harper Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nancy-harper-nursery-ey478706) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kindling Forest School CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kindling Forest School CIC Outstanding at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kindling Forest School CIC take?

Kindling Forest School CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kindling Forest School CIC?

Shawford 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/16/2637890)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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