# Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery is a full-day nursery at 20 Waterloo Road, Southampton, SO15 3AR, in Hill, Southampton. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-131605  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Waterloo Road, Southampton, SO15 3AR
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 023 8022 7931
- Website: https://www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk/nursery-freemantle-southampton
- Run by: [Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/paint-pots-pre-school-and-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 131605

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 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/16/131605

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 131605). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131605)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131605)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131605)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/219877)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Waterloo Road, Southampton, SO15 3AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.910119,-1.420979

- Station: Southampton Central, 0.4 miles
- Station: Millbrook (Hants), 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rollesbrook Greenway, 0.3 miles
- Park: Freemantle Lake Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Blechynden Terrace Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Banister Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Foundry Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492794) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey362370) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool @ St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-st-marks-ey427548) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-nursery-131613) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [New Forest Child Care CIC Banister](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-forest-child-care-cic-banister-2892908) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool And Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-2532943) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery take?

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery?

Southampton Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery?

You can call 023 8022 7931 and visit www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131605)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paint+Pots+Nursery+-+Freemantle&query_place_id=ChIJd58LrKJ2dEgRtU5UbaDEoYY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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