# Lilypad Preschool

Lilypad Preschool is a full-day nursery at Bishops Waltham County Infant School, Oak Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 1EP, in Hoe, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Lilypad Preschool Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypad-preschool-ey338740  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bishops Waltham County Infant School, Oak Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 1EP
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Lilypad Preschool Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lilypad-preschool-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY338740

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 2025, 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/EY338740

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY338740). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338740)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338740)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338740)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bishops Waltham County Infant School, Oak Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 1EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.954815,-1.204284

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Swanmore College | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lily Pad In The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lily-pad-in-the-park-ey542254) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bishops Waltham Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-waltham-montessori-ey305418) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Swanmore Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanmore-pre-school-ey419791) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Greenery Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-greenery-nursery-school-2610121) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Waltham Chase Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waltham-chase-preschool-2673809) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Durley Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durley-ladybirds-pre-school-2620921) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lilypad Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lilypad Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lilypad Preschool take?

Lilypad Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lilypad Preschool?

Lilypad Preschool is run by Lilypad Preschool Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338740)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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