# Redroofs Day Nursery

Redroofs Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 338 Spring Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 2NX, in Merry Oak, Southampton. It is registered for 65 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redroofs-day-nursery-ey276701  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 338 Spring Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 2NX
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 023 8044 4679
- Ofsted URN: EY276701

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY276701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276701)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276701)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276701)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/219304)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 338 Spring Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 2NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.901301,-1.364758

- Station: Sholing, 0.3 miles
- Station: Woolston, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Veracity Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sholing Green, 0.5 miles
- Park: Sholing Village Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Bracklesham close playground, 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sholing Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Monica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sholing Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Woolston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Preschool Parkside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-preschool-parkside-2531700) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-school Spring Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-spring-road-2750099) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre-school (Porchester Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-porchester-road-ey423715) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pixies Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-tree-131606) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Bunnies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bunnies-pre-school-ey413974) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2809394) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Redroofs Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Redroofs Day Nursery was inspected on 25 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Redroofs Day Nursery take?

Redroofs Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Redroofs Day Nursery?

Sholing is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Redroofs Day Nursery?

You can call 023 8044 4679.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276701)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Redroofs+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJASBbIG1xdEgROm1lsfGh_Ck)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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