# The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers

The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers is a full-day nursery at Copythorne Scout Hut, Romsey Road, Copythorne, Southampton, SO40 2PB, in Copythorne, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Calder & Hannam Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-pre-school-at-copythorne-and-embers-2655591  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Copythorne Scout Hut, Romsey Road, Copythorne, Southampton, SO40 2PB
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Calder & Hannam Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/calder-and-hannam-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2655591

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 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/16/2655591

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2655591). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655591)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655591)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655591)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Copythorne Scout Hut, Romsey Road, Copythorne, Southampton, SO40 2PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.929852,-1.564436

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copythorne CofE Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bartley Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Copythorne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copythorne-pre-school-110114) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638128) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Woodlands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-507964) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Caterpillars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-110465) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Squirrels Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-preschool-511345) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Pinecones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinecones-day-nursery-2776740) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers take?

The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers?

The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers is run by Calder & Hannam Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655591)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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