# The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School

The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Salisbury Road, Burgate, Fordingbridge, SP6 1LX, in Tinkers Cross, Hampshire. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fordingbridge-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2707009  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Salisbury Road, Burgate, Fordingbridge, SP6 1LX
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://fordingbridgedaynursery.com/nurseries/fordingbridge-day-nursery
- Ofsted URN: 2707009

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 March 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/16/2707009

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2707009). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707009)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707009)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707009)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/706088)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Salisbury Road, Burgate, Fordingbridge, SP6 1LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.941049,-1.784472

- 4 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fordingbridge Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Forres Sandle Manor School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Breamore 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) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Burgate School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-fordingbridge-limited-2858676) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Educamps - Forres Sandle Manor School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educamps-forres-sandle-manor-school-2804420) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hyde Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hyde-pre-school-109834) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kingswood Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-day-nurseries-limited-ey280673) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Giant Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-nursery-ey406353) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Giant Steps on The Borough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-on-the-borough-2792673) |  |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit fordingbridgedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707009)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fordingbridge+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgfjao3aUc0gRzXoQzdqeUyA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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