# St Francis Pre School

St Francis Pre School is a sessional pre-school at St. Francis Pre School, Valentine Avenue, Southampton, SO19 0EQ, in Sholing, Southampton. It is registered for 40 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-pre-school-2894656  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Francis Pre School, Valentine Avenue, Southampton, SO19 0EQ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07967 724085
- Website: http://www.stfrancispre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2894656

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2026 (Reference 2894656). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894656)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894656)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894656)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 September 2009). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/219842)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Francis Pre School, Valentine Avenue, Southampton, SO19 0EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.898096,-1.342946

- Station: Sholing, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Purvis Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sholing Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sholing Village Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | under 0.1 miles |
| St Monica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Springwell School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sholing Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sholing Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Valentine Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valentine-primary-school-nursery-2863875) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2881335) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Sholing Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sholing-community-centre-pre-school-131556) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery (Sholing) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-sholing-ltd-2801983) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey283566) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can St Francis Pre School take?

St Francis Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Francis Pre School?

Sholing is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Francis Pre School?

You can call 07967 724085 and visit www.stfrancispre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894656)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Francis+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJa-tMsqNxdEgRBqgz3gItpDM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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