# Red Barn Community Preschool

Red Barn Community Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Red Barn Cp School, Linden Lea, FAREHAM, PO16 8HJ, in Portchester, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-barn-community-preschool-507811  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Red Barn Cp School, Linden Lea, FAREHAM, PO16 8HJ
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 507811

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 May 2025, 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/16/507811

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1995 (Reference 507811). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507811)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507811)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507811)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/37909)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Red Barn Cp School, Linden Lea, FAREHAM, PO16 8HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.850369,-1.134196

- Station: Portchester, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High View Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Northfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Portchester Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southfields Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Dore Avenue Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Portchester Park Play Area, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Barn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Northern Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Northern Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wicor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Beacon View Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sprouts Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprouts-childcare-ltd-2881075) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Northern Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-pre-school-507933) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Big Discoveries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-discoveries-nursery-ey543916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Portchester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portchester-day-nursery-2604031) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Castle Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-early-years-2840851) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-portsmouth-2820977) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Red Barn Community Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Red Barn Community Preschool Good at its inspection on 22 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Red Barn Community Preschool take?

Red Barn Community Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Red Barn Community Preschool?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507811)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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