# Tickleford Preschool

Tickleford Preschool is a full-day nursery at Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9QP, in Weston, Southampton. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tickleford-preschool-ey490702  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9QP
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07557 677715
- Website: https://ticklefordpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490702

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/EY490702

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY490702). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490702)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490702)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490702)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/838475)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.887556,-1.355861

- Station: Sholing, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mayfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Tickleford Gulley Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Weston Shore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Netley Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Netley Abbey Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 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) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Woolston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Shore Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shore-pre-school-148858) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Netley Abbey Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netley-abbey-pre-school-ey379201) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-school Spring Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-spring-road-2750099) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Bunnies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bunnies-pre-school-ey413974) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery (Sholing) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-sholing-ltd-2801983) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pixies Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-tree-131606) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tickleford Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tickleford Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tickleford Preschool take?

Tickleford Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tickleford Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Tickleford Preschool?

You can call 07557 677715 and visit ticklefordpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490702)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tickleford+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJWezLNQZxdEgRn-r_sblQ7QI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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