# Otters Nursery School

Otters Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Otters Nursery School, Farleigh Road, Cliddesden, Basingstoke, RG25 2JS, in Cliddesden, Hampshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by ABC Learning Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/otters-nursery-school-2837140  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Otters Nursery School, Farleigh Road, Cliddesden, Basingstoke, RG25 2JS
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 07538 384145
- Website: https://www.learnwithabc.com/
- Run by: [ABC Learning Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abc-learning-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2837140

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 2025, 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/16/2837140

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2837140). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837140)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837140)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837140)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 15 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1786835)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Otters Nursery School, Farleigh Road, Cliddesden, Basingstoke, RG25 2JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.233354,-1.100787

- Park: Hatch Warren Park, 0.5 miles

© 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliddesden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Manor Field Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Manor Field Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chalk Ridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hatch Warren Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hatch Warren Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Starlings Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlings-pre-school-110181) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Hatch Warren](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-basingstoke-hatch-warren-ey486892) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Brighton Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighton-hill-pre-school-ey294432) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Milly's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millys-nursery-school-ey542819) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dandelions Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelions-community-pre-school-ey297275) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Maples Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maples-day-nursery-2782316) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Otters Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Otters Nursery School Good at its inspection on 22 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Otters Nursery School take?

Otters Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Otters Nursery School?

Otters Nursery School is run by ABC Learning Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Otters Nursery School?

You can call 07538 384145 and visit www.learnwithabc.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837140)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Otters+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJMXdGAjkidEgR6IyVDuPEej0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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