# Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool

Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Salvation Army, 85 White's Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2GL, in Dowd's Farm, Hampshire. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Willow The Wisp Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wisp-hedge-end-preschool-2697465  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Salvation Army, 85 White's Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2GL
- Registered places: 35
- Run by: [Willow The Wisp Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/willow-the-wisp-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2697465

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 December 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/16/2697465

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2697465). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697465)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697465)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697465)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Salvation Army, 85 White's Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2GL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.928707,-1.304152

- Station: Hedge End, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dowd's Farm Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Dowd's Farm Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Drummond Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Shamblehurst Green Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Boorley Park | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hedge-end-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey456725) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Drummers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-drummers-pre-school-110486) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School, Hedge End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-hedge-end-2885947) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pavilion Pirates Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-pirates-preschool-2615361) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School, West End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-west-end-2885944) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [West End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-pre-school-507860) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool take?

Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool?

Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool is run by Willow The Wisp Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697465)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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