# The Shore Pre-School

The Shore Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Shore Pre School, Foxcott Close, Southampton, SO19 9JQ, in Weston, Southampton. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Shore Pre-School Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shore-pre-school-148858  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Shore Pre School, Foxcott Close, Southampton, SO19 9JQ
- Registered places: 36
- Run by: [The Shore Pre-School Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-shore-pre-school-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 148858

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148858

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 148858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148858)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148858)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148858)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/570622)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Shore Pre School, Foxcott Close, Southampton, SO19 9JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.884800,-1.363305

- Station: Sholing, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbey Hill, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mayfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Weston Adventure Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Pirates and Islands, 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 Southampton there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Shore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Netley Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Netley Abbey Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Woolston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Monica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tickleford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tickleford-preschool-ey490702) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Netley Abbey Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netley-abbey-pre-school-ey379201) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-school Spring Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-spring-road-2750099) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pixies Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-tree-131606) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Shore Woolston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shore-woolston-2736142) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Woolston Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woolston-preschool-148862) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Shore Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Shore Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Shore Pre-School take?

The Shore Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Shore Pre-School?

The Shore Pre-School is run by The Shore Pre-School Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Shore Pre-School?

Sholing is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148858)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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