# Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury

Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury is a sessional pre-school at Puddleducks Pre School, Saxon Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JZ, in Harnham, Wiltshire. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Puddleducks Early Years Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-pre-school-salisbury-2638131  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Puddleducks Pre School, Saxon Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JZ
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01722 416293
- Website: http://www.puddleduckspreschoolsalisbury.co.uk/
- Run by: [Puddleducks Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/puddleducks-early-years-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2638131

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 2023, 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/16/2638131

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2638131). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638131)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638131)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638131)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Puddleducks Pre School, Saxon Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.059768,-1.806537

- Station: Salisbury, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Close, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Cloisters, 0.5 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 20 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnham Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Salisbury Cathedral School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) |  | 4–19 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Chafyn-Godolphin |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [John McNeill Opportunity Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/john-mcneill-opportunity-centre-145990) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Osmund's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-osmunds-preschool-ey357437) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [York House Day Nursery And Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-house-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551934) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Melrose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-nursery-2838769) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [South Hills City Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hills-city-nursery-ey473420) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey407080) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury Good at its inspection on 16 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury take?

Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury?

Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury is run by Puddleducks Early Years Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury?

Salisbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Pre-school Salisbury?

You can call 01722 416293 and visit www.puddleduckspreschoolsalisbury.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638131)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJNdptwJTrc0gRlUdNH-CR67Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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