# Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery

Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kings Centre, 26 Quob Lane, West End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3HN, in West End, Hampshire. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-pre-school-and-nursery-ey411817  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kings Centre, 26 Quob Lane, West End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3HN
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 023 8001 8745
- Website: https://www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk/nursery-west-end-southampton
- Run by: [Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/paint-pots-pre-school-and-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY411817

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, 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/EY411817

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY411817). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411817)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411817)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411817)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/719430)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kings Centre, 26 Quob Lane, West End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.939021,-1.330313

- Park: Hatch Grange, 0.4 miles
- Park: High Hill, 0.4 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wellstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Gregg School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Townhill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Townhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Harefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Owls Woodland Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-woodland-preschool-ey556184) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School, West End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-west-end-2885944) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nurseries-ltd-509572) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [West End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-pre-school-507860) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hedge-end-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey456725) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Wisp Hedge End Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wisp-hedge-end-preschool-2697465) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery take?

Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery?

Hedge End is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery?

You can call 023 8001 8745 and visit www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411817)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paint+Pots+Nursery+-+West+End&query_place_id=ChIJl7ByTz5ydEgRBctFkNw81-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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