# Rising Fives Pre School

Rising Fives Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Fairclose, Wells Lane, Whitchurch, RG28 7FG, in Whitchurch, Hampshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-fives-pre-school-507850  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fairclose, Wells Lane, Whitchurch, RG28 7FG
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01256 898264
- Website: http://www.risingfives.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 507850

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 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/16/507850

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1978 (Reference 507850). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507850)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507850)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507850)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/840820)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fairclose, Wells Lane, Whitchurch, RG28 7FG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.229319,-1.342332

- Station: Whitchurch (Hants), 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingsley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Meadow (Millennium Green), 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Testbourne Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitchurch Montessori Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-montessori-nursery-and-forest-school-2748644) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Oak Tree Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey264320) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Watership Down Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-watership-down-nursery-ey501229) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Ninny's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninnys-house-2677826) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Longparish Little School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longparish-little-school-2811094) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Overton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overton-playgroup-507966) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rising Fives Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rising Fives Pre School Good at its inspection on 28 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rising Fives Pre School take?

Rising Fives Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rising Fives Pre School?

Whitchurch (Hants) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rising Fives Pre School?

You can call 01256 898264 and visit www.risingfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507850)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rising+Fives&query_place_id=ChIJRVEoAsIEdEgRZf1sJhFFgug)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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