# The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club

The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club is a full-day nursery at Junction 6, Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9UP, in Popley, Hampshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lighthouse-preschool-and-after-school-club-ey544883  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Junction 6, Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9UP
- Registered places: 52
- Ofsted URN: EY544883

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 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/EY544883

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY544883). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544883)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544883)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544883)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Junction 6, Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9UP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.285634,-1.097112

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Wallingford Road Play Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Trinity Way/Nutfield Way Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Tintern Close Play Area, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Merton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oakridge Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oakridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Maple Ridge School |  | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Marnel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cornerstone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstone-nursery-ey553044) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-pre-school-2564338) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cornerstone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstone-day-nursery-ey285254) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Piccolo Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piccolo-pre-school-nursery-ey371480) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-basingstoke-hospital-110039) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Blossom Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-day-nursery-ltd-ey474127) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club Good at its inspection on 3 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club take?

The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club?

Basingstoke is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544883)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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