# Ludgershall Preschool

Ludgershall Preschool is a full-day nursery at Short Street, Ludgershall, Andover, SP11 9RB, in Ludgershall, Wiltshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ludgershall-preschool-145922  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Short Street, Ludgershall, Andover, SP11 9RB
- Registered places: 62
- Ofsted URN: 145922

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145922

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1999 (Reference 145922). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145922)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145922)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145922)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/260316)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Short Street, Ludgershall, Andover, SP11 9RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.255586,-1.615460

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Remebrance Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ludgershall Castle, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Ludgershall Common playpark, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Queens head playpark, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludgershall Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wellington Eagles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Wellington Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppies Daycare Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-daycare-nursery-ltd-ey431980) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Tidworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-tidworth-2864539) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Poppies Daycare Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-daycare-nursery-ltd-ey364714) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Caterpillas Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillas-under-fives-145896) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Paddington Playstation Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paddington-playstation-day-nursery-145933) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School & Jammie Dodgers ASC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-and-jammie-dodgers-asc-146010) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ludgershall Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ludgershall Preschool take?

Ludgershall Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145922)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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