# Shalfleet Little Explorers

Shalfleet Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at Shalfleet C Of E Primary School, Station Road, Ningwood, Newport, PO30 4NN, in Ningwood, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shalfleet-little-explorers-2742704  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shalfleet C Of E Primary School, Station Road, Ningwood, Newport, PO30 4NN
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2742704

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 January 2026. 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 | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742704

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2742704). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742704)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742704)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742704)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shalfleet C Of E Primary School, Station Road, Ningwood, Newport, PO30 4NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.699834,-1.435690

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Isle of Wight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalfleet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brighstone Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighstone-pre-school-ey470064) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [West Wight Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-wight-nursery-ey376941) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Carisbrook Clever Cloggs Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carisbrook-clever-cloggs-day-care-ltd-ey298283) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-lymington-ltd-ey350662) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-ey500066) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Fun to Learn (IOW) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-to-learn-iow-limited-2861991) |  |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shalfleet Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Shalfleet Little Explorers was inspected on 20 January 2026 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 Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Shalfleet Little Explorers take?

Shalfleet Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742704)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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