# Spring Pre School Spring Pre School is a full-day nursery at St. Barnabus Church, Brinns Lane, Blackwater, CAMBERLEY, GU17 0BT, in Frogmore, Hampshire. It is registered for 38 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong 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/spring-pre-school-ey350431 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St. Barnabus Church, Brinns Lane, Blackwater, CAMBERLEY, GU17 0BT - Registered places: 38 - Phone: 01252 878866 - Ofsted URN: EY350431 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 9 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong 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. Inspection history: - 9 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 28 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350431 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2007 (Reference EY350431). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350431) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350431) - Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350431) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 November 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/30518) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: St. Barnabus Church, Brinns Lane, Blackwater, CAMBERLEY, GU17 0BT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.334588,-0.793669 - Station: Blackwater, 0.8 miles - Station: Sandhurst, 1.0 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Sandhurst Memorial Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Bottom Meadow, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Frogmore Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.1 miles | | Frogmore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) | | 0.2 miles | | Potley Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Uplands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Hawley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 1.0 miles | | College Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles | | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst | Primary | 4–11 | | | 1.4 miles | | Cranford Park Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | | 1.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Tadpoles Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-community-pre-school-509532) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Potley Hill Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potley-hill-community-pre-school-ey411522) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Hawley Pre - School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawley-pre-school-ey424470) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Cherrytown Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytown-nursery-119248) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Trilakes Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trilakes-nursery-and-pre-school-2871218) | | | | 1.1 miles | | [College Town Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/college-town-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2785703) | Report card Feb 2026 | | | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Spring Pre School's Ofsted rating? Spring Pre School was inspected on 9 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong 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 Spring Pre School take? Spring Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Spring Pre School? Blackwater is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Spring Pre School? You can call 01252 878866. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350431) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.