# Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands is a full-day nursery at Moorlands Primary School, Kesteven Way, Southampton, SO18 5RJ, in Midanbury, Southampton. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-montessori-at-moorlands-161028  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moorlands Primary School, Kesteven Way, Southampton, SO18 5RJ
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 023 8046 2555
- Website: http://www.seedlingsmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 161028

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 February 2024, 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/16/161028

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 161028). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/161028)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/161028)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/161028)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moorlands Primary School, Kesteven Way, Southampton, SO18 5RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.923962,-1.353209

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Island, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Triangle, under 0.1 miles
- Park: McArthur Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chartwell Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 3.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Harefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Townhill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Townhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Glenfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Gregg School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Beechwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paint Pots Preschool @ Harefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-harefield-2596331) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Harefield Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harefield-community-pre-school-ey233403) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Bitterne Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-bitterne-park-ey558049) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Squirrels Corner Pre School 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-corner-pre-school-2-2502594) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Earlystarts Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlystarts-childcare-2616705) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Brook Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-early-years-2590821) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands Good at its inspection on 26 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands take?

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands?

Bitterne is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands?

You can call 023 8046 2555 and visit www.seedlingsmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/161028)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seedlings+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVY2Z49RzdEgRjvypUW1OKQ8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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