# St Christopher's Pre-school

St Christopher's Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6PJ, in Thornhill, Southampton. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-pre-school-131564  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6PJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07748 226933
- Website: http://stchristopherspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 131564

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2024, 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/16/131564

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1999 (Reference 131564). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131564)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131564)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131564)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 22 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/838262)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.909642,-1.336510

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hinkler Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Donkey Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hinkler Children's Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hinkler Training "Playground" for adults, 0.3 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 Southampton there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sholing Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sholing Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brambles Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-community-pre-school-2648058) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kanes Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kanes-hill-pre-school-131539) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey283566) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busikids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busikids-limited-110339) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2881335) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Christopher's Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Christopher's Pre-school Good at its inspection on 20 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Christopher's Pre-school take?

St Christopher's Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Christopher's Pre-school?

Sholing is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Christopher's Pre-school?

You can call 07748 226933 and visit stchristopherspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131564)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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