# Lanterns Caterpillars

Lanterns Caterpillars is a sessional pre-school at Lanterns Nursery School, Bereweeke Road, WINCHESTER, SO22 6AJ, in Fulflood, Hampshire. It is registered for 9 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lanterns-caterpillars-2859051  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lanterns Nursery School, Bereweeke Road, WINCHESTER, SO22 6AJ
- Registered places: 9
- Phone: 01962 860393
- Website: https://www.lanterns.hants.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2859051

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2859051). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859051)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859051)
- Registered places: 9 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859051)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lanterns Nursery School, Bereweeke Road, WINCHESTER, SO22 6AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.071836,-1.324587

- Station: Winchester, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oram's Arbour, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Westgate School | All-through | 4–16 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Weeke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Western Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Barton Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Harestock Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Pilgrims School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maples Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maples-day-nursery-ey372548) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rotherly-day-nursery-winchester-110046) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-109968) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Triangle Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/triangle-pre-school-110090) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kingsmead Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsmead-day-nursery-limited-ey493008) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kings Burrow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-burrow-nursery-2718520) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Lanterns Caterpillars take?

Lanterns Caterpillars is registered with Ofsted for up to 9 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lanterns Caterpillars?

Winchester is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lanterns Caterpillars?

You can call 01962 860393 and visit www.lanterns.hants.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859051)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lanterns+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJp5NUSewNdEgR9FjOBdfZtS4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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