# Steady-Steps Pre-School

Steady-Steps Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Rowner County Infant School, Copse Lane, GOSPORT, PO13 0DH, in Rowner, Hampshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steady-steps-pre-school-ey364360  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rowner County Infant School, Copse Lane, GOSPORT, PO13 0DH
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01329 237338
- Website: http://www.steadysteps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY364360

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364360

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY364360). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364360)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364360)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364360)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/627253)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rowner County Infant School, Copse Lane, GOSPORT, PO13 0DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.815744,-1.168579

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowner Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| King's Academy Rowner | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Grange Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Grange Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bedenham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Haven Early Years Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Peel Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosie's Little Blessings Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosies-little-blessings-nursery-limited-2747729) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Swan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swan-pre-school-109792) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Spoonbill Under 3's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spoonbill-under-3s-ey374116) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Swift Under Threes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swift-under-threes-2804096) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Seahawk Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahawk-under-fives-ey546951) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Gateway Grange Rowner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-grange-rowner-ey458398) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Steady-Steps Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Steady-Steps Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Steady-Steps Pre-School take?

Steady-Steps Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Steady-Steps Pre-School?

You can call 01329 237338 and visit www.steadysteps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364360)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steady+Steps+Pre+school&query_place_id=ChIJv1GcE5pndEgRW8Xja0O6E8Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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