# Orchard Pre-School

Orchard Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Orchard Infant School, Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB, in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire. It is registered for 45 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2856728  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Orchard Infant School, Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 023 8084 3705
- Website: https://www.orchard-inf.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2856728

## 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 September 2025 (Reference 2856728). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856728)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856728)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856728)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Orchard Infant School, Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.860871,-1.412921

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Noads Way Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Langdown Lawn Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bower Lodge School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Noadswood School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Shipmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-day-nursery-ey500189) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2597175) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-pre-school-ey543492) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hive Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hive-day-nursery-and-preschool-2871765) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2895266) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-2752665) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Orchard Pre-School take?

Orchard Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Orchard Pre-School?

You can call 023 8084 3705 and visit www.orchard-inf.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856728)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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