# Rowlands Castle Preschool

Rowlands Castle Preschool is a full-day nursery at Rowlands Castle Preschool, St. Johns C Of E Primary School, Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB, in Durrants, Hampshire. It is registered for 23 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by The Watership Down Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-castle-preschool-2783262  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rowlands Castle Preschool, St. Johns C Of E Primary School, Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB
- Registered places: 23
- Run by: [The Watership Down Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-watership-down-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2783262

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 31 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783262

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2783262). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783262)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783262)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783262)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rowlands Castle Preschool, St. Johns C Of E Primary School, Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.881920,-0.965687

- Station: Rowlands Castle, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Staunton Country Park, 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) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Front Lawn Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 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) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Trosnant Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Trosnant Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Park Community School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rowlands Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-castle-nursery-2882712) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Girls & Boys Nursery Sharps Copse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girls-and-boys-nursery-sharps-copse-2721773) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Girls & Boys Nursery Dunsbury Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girls-and-boys-nursery-dunsbury-way-2721761) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Girls & Boys Nursery Warren Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/girls-and-boys-nursery-warren-park-2721787) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [St Clare's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-clares-pre-school-ey556385) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-nursery-ey393698) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rowlands Castle Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Rowlands Castle Preschool was inspected on 31 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Rowlands Castle Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rowlands Castle Preschool?

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

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

Rowlands Castle is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783262)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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