# New Forest Child Care CIC Banister

New Forest Child Care CIC Banister is a sessional pre-school at Banister Primary School, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS, in Banister's Park, Southampton. It is registered for 50 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-forest-child-care-cic-banister-2892908  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Banister Primary School, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2892908

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2026 (Reference 2892908). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892908)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892908)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892908)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Banister Primary School, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.916395,-1.410132

- Station: Southampton Central, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rollesbrook Greenway, 0.2 miles
- Park: Southampton Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rockstone Place Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Asylum Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields, 0.4 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 Southampton there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banister Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Gregg Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Infants | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-nursery-131613) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey362370) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492794) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bevois Town Community Pre-School (With extended Day Care Provisions)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bevois-town-community-pre-school-with-extended-day-care-provisions-131529) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool @ St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-st-marks-ey427548) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-131605) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can New Forest Child Care CIC Banister take?

New Forest Child Care CIC Banister is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to New Forest Child Care CIC Banister?

Southampton Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892908)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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