# St Bernards Nursery

St Bernards Nursery is a full-day nursery at Oakridge Methodist Church, Vivian Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QB, in Oakridge, Hampshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-bernards-nursery-109747  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oakridge Methodist Church, Vivian Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QB
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01256 465274
- Website: http://www.stbernardsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 109747

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, 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/16/109747

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 109747). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109747)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109747)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109747)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/68562)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oakridge Methodist Church, Vivian Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.276455,-1.080103

- Station: Basingstoke, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chineham Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tewkesbury Close Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lyford Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| South View Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chiltern Way Academy Austen |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Maple Ridge School |  | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Marnel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Marnel Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Merton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Timbers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/timbers-nursery-school-ey457530) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [KIDS Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-day-care-nursery-ey399397) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Alphabet City Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-city-day-nursery-ey350884) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Me Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-day-nursery-ey431582) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-pre-school-2564338) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cornerstone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstone-nursery-ey553044) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Bernards Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Bernards Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Bernards Nursery take?

St Bernards Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Bernards Nursery?

Basingstoke is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Bernards Nursery?

You can call 01256 465274 and visit www.stbernardsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109747)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.+Bernard%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJoXAjp3UhdEgRx8SQvXLAJKw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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