# The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited

The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited is a full-day nursery at Sandy Lane, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9ES, in Cove, Hampshire. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-childrens-nursery-farnborough-limited-ey406479  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandy Lane, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9ES
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01252 405370
- Website: https://www.theorchardnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY406479

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 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/EY406479

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY406479). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406479)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406479)
- 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/EY406479)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/46401)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandy Lane, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.306126,-0.789078

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillemont Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Pinewood Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cove Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Manor Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Grange Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pinewood Family Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinewood-family-group-507921) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [All Saints Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-109925) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Footsteps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-pre-school-2870626) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Brookside Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-pre-school-ltd-ey466519) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Oak Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-farm-pre-school-109928) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Acornwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acornwood-pre-school-109949) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited take?

The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited?

Farnborough (Main) is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Limited?

You can call 01252 405370 and visit www.theorchardnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406479)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Orchard+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJqfdYjfwqdEgRDP8JaoZfWrE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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