# The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out

The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out is a full-day nursery at The Scott Centre, Mead Hedges, Andover, SP10 2LB, in Andover, Hampshire. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-scott-centre-pre-school-and-schools-out-110156  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Scott Centre, Mead Hedges, Andover, SP10 2LB
- Registered places: 55
- Ofsted URN: 110156

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 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/16/110156

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1994 (Reference 110156). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110156)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110156)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110156)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Scott Centre, Mead Hedges, Andover, SP10 2LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.203345,-1.487172

- Station: Andover, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watermills Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Butterfly Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Beech Hurst Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Anton Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Rookwood School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Andover Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Balksbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Balksbury Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rooks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rooks-nursery-2824468) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Blooming Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-kids-ey554032) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Littleworld Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleworld-day-nursery-110169) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blooming Kids Harris Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-kids-harris-hall-2867722) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-andover-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey443569) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Littleworld Clatford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleworld-clatford-day-nursery-ey474771) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out Good at its inspection on 23 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out take?

The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out?

Andover is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110156)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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