# The Clock House Nursery School

The Clock House Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 1 The Square, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8GN, in Pennington, Hampshire. It is registered for 84 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 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Simkap (Childcare) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-clock-house-nursery-school-2761638  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 The Square, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8GN
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01590 638090
- Website: http://www.theclockhousenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Simkap (Childcare) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/simkap-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2761638

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 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/16/2761638

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2761638). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761638)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761638)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761638)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1677528)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 The Square, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8GN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.753709,-1.560983

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pennington Common, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lymington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Walhampton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Priestlands School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pennington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-village-pre-school-ey272703) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-little-dolphins-pre-school-110069) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lymington Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-centre-pre-school-2627921) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-ey500066) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Milford Pre-School Plus Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milford-pre-school-plus-ltd-ey350734) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Paint Pots Boldre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-boldre-2712911) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Clock House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Clock House Nursery School Good at its inspection on 25 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Clock House Nursery School take?

The Clock House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Clock House Nursery School?

The Clock House Nursery School is run by Simkap (Childcare) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Clock House Nursery School?

Lymington Town is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Clock House Nursery School?

You can call 01590 638090 and visit www.theclockhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761638)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Clock+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJM0fJXgCHc0gRQ05fsLFb83Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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