# Sherfield Early Years Centre

Sherfield Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-loddon, Hook, RG27 0HU, in Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire. It is registered for 27 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherfield-early-years-centre-2786002  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-loddon, Hook, RG27 0HU
- Registered places: 27
- Ofsted URN: 2786002

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 March 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 | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786002

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2786002). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786002)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786002)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786002)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1895922)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-loddon, Hook, RG27 0HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.310557,-1.023798

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherfield School |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Four Lanes Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Four Lanes Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Faces Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-playgroup-109864) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Willowdene at Sherfield Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-at-sherfield-park-ey469484) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [First Friends Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-nursery-school-ey538214) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chineham-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey546180) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Willowdene Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-nursery-school-507837) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Apples of Bramley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-apples-of-bramley-507965) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sherfield Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Sherfield Early Years Centre was inspected on 24 March 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 Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Sherfield Early Years Centre take?

Sherfield Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786002)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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