# Sherborne House Nursery

Sherborne House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sherborne House School, 39 Lakewood Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1EU, in Hiltingbury, Hampshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherborne-house-nursery-2542978  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sherborne House School, 39 Lakewood Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1EU
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 023 8025 2440
- Website: http://www.sherbornehouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2542978

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2022, 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/16/2542978

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2542978). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542978)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542978)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542978)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/129853)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sherborne House School, 39 Lakewood Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.994463,-1.376126

- Station: Chandlers Ford, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne House School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Merdon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Scantabout Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fryern Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Fryern Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingsmead Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsmead-day-nursery-ey472483) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-ey433855) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Parkview Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkview-community-playgroup-ey479965) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little 1 Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-1-nursery-ltd-ey473794) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chandlers-ford-day-nursery-and-preschool-511099) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Forest Footsteps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-footsteps-childcare-ey551545) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sherborne House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sherborne House Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sherborne House Nursery take?

Sherborne House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sherborne House Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Sherborne House Nursery?

You can call 023 8025 2440 and visit www.sherbornehouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542978)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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