# Stepping Stones of Sopley

Stepping Stones of Sopley is a full-day nursery at Bransgore and Thorney Hill District Hall, Burnt House Lane, Christchurch, BH23 8DD, in Bransgore, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-of-sopley-ey468225  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bransgore and Thorney Hill District Hall, Burnt House Lane, Christchurch, BH23 8DD
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01425 673135
- Website: http://www.steppingstonesbransgore.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY468225

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 December 2023, 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/EY468225

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY468225). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468225)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468225)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468225)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/699094)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bransgore and Thorney Hill District Hall, Burnt House Lane, Christchurch, BH23 8DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.786614,-1.731933

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sopley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack and Jill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-pre-school-511658) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-pre-school-nursery-and-outdoor-adventurers-2524828) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Burton Teddy Bears Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burton-teddy-bears-ltd-2757491) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Burton Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burton-day-nursery-ltd-ey417968) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Burton Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burton-day-nursery-ltd-ey100752) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Deers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-deers-day-nursery-509539) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stepping Stones of Sopley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stepping Stones of Sopley Good at its inspection on 6 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stepping Stones of Sopley take?

Stepping Stones of Sopley is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stepping Stones of Sopley?

You can call 01425 673135 and visit www.steppingstonesbransgore.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468225)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stepping+Stones+of+Sopley&query_place_id=ChIJEaeZJKybc0gReA7eNuLesP4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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