# Paint Pots Bitterne

Paint Pots Bitterne is a sessional pre-school at Bitterne C E Primary School, Brownlow Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7BX, in Bitterne, Southampton. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-bitterne-2788603  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bitterne C E Primary School, Brownlow Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7BX
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 023 8001 8752
- Website: https://www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk/nursery-bitterne-southampton
- Run by: [Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/paint-pots-pre-school-and-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2788603

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788603

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2788603). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788603)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788603)
- 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/16/2788603)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1718140)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bitterne C E Primary School, Brownlow Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.913088,-1.359477

- Station: Bitterne, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Freemantle Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Veracity Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: McArthur Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Glenfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sholing Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Beechwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sholing Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nursery @ Itchen College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-itchen-college-131604) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-peartree-2710812) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brook Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-early-years-2590821) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybirds Preschool Parkside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-preschool-parkside-2531700) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Earlystarts Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlystarts-childcare-2616705) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool @ Harefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-harefield-2596331) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paint Pots Bitterne's Ofsted rating?

Paint Pots Bitterne was inspected on 30 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Paint Pots Bitterne take?

Paint Pots Bitterne is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Paint Pots Bitterne?

Paint Pots Bitterne is run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited, which runs 13 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Paint Pots Bitterne?

Bitterne is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paint Pots Bitterne?

You can call 023 8001 8752 and visit www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788603)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paint+Pots+Pre-School+-+Bitterne&query_place_id=ChIJbwW0KMFxdEgRHy7ki92MjR4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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