# The Hive Day Nursery

The Hive Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 74 Church Road, Steep, PETERSFIELD, GU32 2DG, in Steep, Hampshire. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hive-day-nursery-109691  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 74 Church Road, Steep, PETERSFIELD, GU32 2DG
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: 109691

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 June 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/16/109691

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2000 (Reference 109691). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109691)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109691)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109691)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/68555)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 74 Church Road, Steep, PETERSFIELD, GU32 2DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.020748,-0.942169

- Station: Petersfield, 1.0 miles
- 1 bus stop 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedales School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sheet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Churcher's College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Herne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Petersfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Langrish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The Petersfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-nursery-school-109875) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-109793) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Little School at Pooh Corner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-at-pooh-corner-2739404) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey554894) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Petersfield Childcare Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petersfield-childcare-hub-2793935) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-109865) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Hive Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Hive Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Hive Day Nursery take?

The Hive Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Hive Day Nursery?

Petersfield 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/16/109691)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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