# St Paul's Pre-School

St Paul's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St Paul's Church, Main Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WT, in East Boldre, Hampshire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-ey492586  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Paul's Church, Main Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WT
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: EY492586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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.

Inspection history:

- 7 March 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 17 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY492586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492586)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 7 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492586)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492586)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 May 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/926394)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Paul's Church, Main Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.796719,-1.475461

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Village Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-lymington-ltd-ey350662) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Paint Pots Boldre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-boldre-2712911) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Lymington Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-centre-pre-school-2627921) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-little-dolphins-pre-school-110069) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-ey500066) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Good Shepherd Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-shepherd-pre-school-110538) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Paul's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Paul's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Paul's Pre-School take?

St Paul's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492586)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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