# Longoak Pre-school

Longoak Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Road, Bursledon, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT, in Old Netley, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longoak-pre-school-ey252060  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Road, Bursledon, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY252060

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, 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/EY252060

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY252060). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252060)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252060)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252060)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/733716)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Road, Bursledon, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.885256,-1.322740

- Station: Bursledon, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Recreation Ground,, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: MUGA, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Netley Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Netley Abbey Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hamble Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-ey547465) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dragonflies Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-early-years-2588069) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hamble Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamble-early-years-ey549747) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hounds Owls Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hounds-owls-preschool-2618563) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2881335) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Longoak Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Longoak Pre-school Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Longoak Pre-school take?

Longoak Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Longoak Pre-school?

Bursledon is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252060)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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