# The Valley Preschool

The Valley Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Meonstoke School, Chapel Road, Meonstoke, Southampton, SO32 3NJ, in Meonstoke, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-valley-preschool-2769534  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Meonstoke School, Chapel Road, Meonstoke, Southampton, SO32 3NJ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2769534

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769534

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2769534). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769534)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769534)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769534)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meonstoke School, Chapel Road, Meonstoke, Southampton, SO32 3NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.972981,-1.127446

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meonstoke Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Droxford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Droxford Montessori School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/droxford-montessori-school-limited-ey470932) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Swanmore Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanmore-pre-school-ey419791) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [The Greenery Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-greenery-nursery-school-2610121) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Lily Pad In The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lily-pad-in-the-park-ey542254) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Lilypad Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypad-preschool-ey338740) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Bishops Waltham Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-waltham-montessori-ey305418) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Valley Preschool's Ofsted rating?

The Valley Preschool was inspected on 21 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Valley Preschool take?

The Valley Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769534)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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