# Overton Playgroup

Overton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at THE COMMUNITY CENTRE WINCHESTER STREET, BASINGSTOKE, RG25 3HS, in Overton, Hampshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Overton Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overton-playgroup-507966  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: THE COMMUNITY CENTRE WINCHESTER STREET, BASINGSTOKE, RG25 3HS
- Registered places: 33
- Run by: [Overton Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/overton-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 507966

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 2022, 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/16/507966

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1979 (Reference 507966). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507966)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507966)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507966)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: THE COMMUNITY CENTRE WINCHESTER STREET, BASINGSTOKE, RG25 3HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.242481,-1.263123

- Station: Overton, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Edward Kersley Playing Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Overton Community Orchard and play area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Poultons Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Little Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Overton Hill Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Overton Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overton-preschool-2796030) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Steps Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-montessori-nursery-school-ey458183) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Watership Down Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-watership-down-nursery-ey501229) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Oak Tree Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey264320) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [St Leonard's Pre-School, Oakley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-leonards-pre-school-oakley-507842) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Cuckoo Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuckoo-meadow-pre-school-ey254143) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Overton Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Overton Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Overton Playgroup take?

Overton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Overton Playgroup?

Overton Playgroup is run by Overton Playgroup Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Overton Playgroup?

Overton 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/16/507966)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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