# The Little School by the Lake

The Little School by the Lake is a full-day nursery at Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4EJ, in Petersfield, Hampshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Silvanus Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-by-the-lake-2739405  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4EJ
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01730 231537
- Website: http://www.thelittleschooldaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Silvanus Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/silvanus-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2739405

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 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/16/2739405

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2739405). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739405)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739405)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739405)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/78662)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.002974,-0.926953

- Station: Petersfield, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Petersfield Heath, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Avenue Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 3.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Petersfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Churcher's College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 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 |
| Bedales School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.4 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) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Petersfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Avenue Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-ey556191) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Petersfield Childcare Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petersfield-childcare-hub-2793935) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey554894) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-109793) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-109865) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-nursery-school-109875) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little School by the Lake's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little School by the Lake Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little School by the Lake take?

The Little School by the Lake is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Little School by the Lake?

The Little School by the Lake is run by Silvanus Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Little School by the Lake?

Petersfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Little School by the Lake?

You can call 01730 231537 and visit www.thelittleschooldaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2739405)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+School+by+the+Lake&query_place_id=ChIJa1H12QZIdEgR6wERG3vYeNI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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