# Paint Pots Boldre

Paint Pots Boldre is a sessional pre-school at Pilley Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 5QG, in Pilley, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-boldre-2712911  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Pilley Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 5QG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01590 674207
- Website: https://www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk/locations/boldre
- Run by: [Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/paint-pots-pre-school-and-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2712911

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 January 2025, 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/16/2712911

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2712911). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712911)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712911)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712911)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pilley Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 5QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.782830,-1.536143

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Walhampton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Lymington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-little-dolphins-pre-school-110069) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Lymington Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-centre-pre-school-2627921) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-lymington-ltd-ey350662) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Pennington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-village-pre-school-ey272703) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-ey500066) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Clock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-clock-house-nursery-school-2761638) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Paint Pots Boldre Outstanding at its inspection on 22 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Paint Pots Boldre is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Paint Pots Boldre?

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

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

Lymington Town is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paint Pots Boldre?

You can call 01590 674207 and visit www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712911)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paint+Pots+Pre-School+Boldre&query_place_id=ChIJrSBZ3BGHc0gRVX7CRMj2dO4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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