# Start Point Northam Start Point Northam is a sessional pre-school at Kent Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5SP, in Northam, Southampton. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/start-point-northam-131570 Last checked 5 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Kent Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5SP - Registered places: 32 - Phone: 023 8033 6527 - Ofsted URN: 131570 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 4 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131570 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2000 (Reference 131570). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131570) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131570) - Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131570) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Kent Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5SP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.909844,-1.388452 - Station: Bitterne, 0.8 miles - Station: St Denys, 0.9 miles - Station: Woolston, 0.9 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mount Pleasant Infants | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Hope Community School Southampton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.7 miles | | Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Ludlow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingley-family-and-specialist-early-years-centres-2732317) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Sunrise Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-day-nursery-ey313729) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Heritage House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heritage-house-2858734) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nurseries-ltd-ey229821) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Bevois Town Community Pre-School (With extended Day Care Provisions)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bevois-town-community-pre-school-with-extended-day-care-provisions-131529) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2809394) | | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Start Point Northam's Ofsted rating? Start Point Northam was inspected on 4 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Start Point Northam take? Start Point Northam is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Start Point Northam? Bitterne is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Start Point Northam? You can call 023 8033 6527. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131570) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Startpoint+Northam&query_place_id=ChIJX_K23k9xdEgRczP8ZC_gE3Q) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.