# St James Nursery and Pre-School

St James Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 182 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6UG, in Shirley, Southampton. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-nursery-and-pre-school-ey473572  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 182 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6UG
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 023 8078 2927
- Website: http://www.stjamesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY473572

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 February 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/EY473572

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY473572). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473572)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473572)
- 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/EY473572)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/219870)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 182 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6UG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.928342,-1.430940

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St James Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shirley Warren Skate Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Colebrook Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Shirley Pond Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: St James Park Play Area, under 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 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Shirley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Southampton Hospital School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hollybrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hollybrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Foundry Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Caterpillars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-caterpillars-preschool-2776077) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Barn Owls Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owls-pre-school-2647672) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Taplins Day Nursery SGH](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taplins-day-nursery-sgh-131615) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shirley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-preschool-2632174) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Co-operative Childcare Southampton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-southampton-ey297219) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Toes (Warren Avenue)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-warren-avenue-2873826) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St James Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St James Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St James Nursery and Pre-School take?

St James Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St James Nursery and Pre-School?

Millbrook (Hants) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St James Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 023 8078 2927 and visit www.stjamesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473572)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+James+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJrWAb_CR0dEgRJS1DfFFYvD8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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