# Smiles Pre-School

Smiles Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Norman Rodaway Pavilion, Heath House Lane, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0LE, in Hedge End, Hampshire. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-pre-school-110034  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Norman Rodaway Pavilion, Heath House Lane, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0LE
- Registered places: 46
- Ofsted URN: 110034

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 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/16/110034

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1991 (Reference 110034). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110034)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110034)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110034)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Norman Rodaway Pavilion, Heath House Lane, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.903989,-1.304662

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: River Hamble Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Piglets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-day-nursery-511331) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hedge End Village Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedge-end-village-hall-preschool-2540632) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wildern Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildern-opportunity-group-2558027) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Hedge End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-hedge-end-2831755) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busikids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busikids-limited-110339) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-ey547465) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smiles Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smiles Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smiles Pre-School take?

Smiles Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Smiles Pre-School?

Bursledon is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110034)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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