# Little Drummers Pre-School

Little Drummers Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Drummond Community Centre, Drummond Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AD, in Shamblehurst, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-drummers-pre-school-110486  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Drummond Community Centre, Drummond Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AD
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 023 8178 4187
- Website: http://www.littledrummerspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 110486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 July 2024, 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/16/110486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1990 (Reference 110486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110486)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110486)
- 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/16/110486)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/142953)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Drummond Community Centre, Drummond Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.926139,-1.300277

- Station: Hedge End, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dowd's Farm Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Drummond Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Shamblehurst Green Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Locke Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Westward Rd Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Dowd's Farm Play Area, 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wellstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Boorley Park | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wisp-hedge-end-preschool-2697465) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School, Hedge End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-hedge-end-2885947) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hedge-end-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey456725) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pavilion Pirates Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-pirates-preschool-2615361) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-2879377) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hedge End Village Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedge-end-village-hall-preschool-2540632) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Drummers Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Drummers Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Drummers Pre-School take?

Little Drummers Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Drummers Pre-School?

Hedge End is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Drummers Pre-School?

You can call 023 8178 4187 and visit www.littledrummerspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110486)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Drummers+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ4_XoHAJtdEgRWFrubpqJ4Eg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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