# The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers

The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers is a full-day nursery at The Reading Room, Bashley Cross Road, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7DX, in Hinton, Hampshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, 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-nursery-and-outdoor-adventurers-2524828  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Reading Room, Bashley Cross Road, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7DX
- Registered places: 62
- Run by: [Calder & Hannam Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/calder-and-hannam-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2524828

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, 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/16/2524828

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2524828). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524828)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524828)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524828)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Reading Room, Bashley Cross Road, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.762562,-1.698647

- Station: Hinton Admiral, 1.0 miles

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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Ballard School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Highcliffe School | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Arnewood School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dell Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dell-cottage-day-nursery-ey315470) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mudeford Wood Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mudeford-wood-playgroup-2856960) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-2863005) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery (New Milton) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-new-milton-limited-2833670) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Learners Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-2740708) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-pre-school-511658) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers take?

The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers?

The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers is run by Calder & Hannam Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers?

Hinton Admiral is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2524828)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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