# Rowlands Castle Nursery

Rowlands Castle Nursery is a full-day nursery at Rowlands Castle Village Hall, 11 Links Lane, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6AD, in Rowlands Castle, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. It is run by The Watership Down Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-castle-nursery-2882712  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rowlands Castle Village Hall, 11 Links Lane, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6AD
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [The Watership Down Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-watership-down-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2882712

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2882712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882712)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882712)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882712)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rowlands Castle Village Hall, 11 Links Lane, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.890844,-0.962930

- Station: Rowlands Castle, 0.3 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Front Lawn Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Warren Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Havant Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rowlands Castle Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-castle-preschool-2783262) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Girls & Boys Nursery Sharps Copse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girls-and-boys-nursery-sharps-copse-2721773) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Girls & Boys Nursery Warren Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girls-and-boys-nursery-warren-park-2721787) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St Clare's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-clares-pre-school-ey556385) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [St Clare's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-clares-pre-school-ey454097) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Girls & Boys Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girls-and-boys-nursery-and-pre-school-ey558419) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Rowlands Castle Nursery take?

Rowlands Castle Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rowlands Castle Nursery?

Rowlands Castle Nursery is run by The Watership Down Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rowlands Castle Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882712)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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