# Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester

Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester is a full-day nursery at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG, in West Hill, Hampshire. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 19 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-winchester-ey263786  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01962 860437
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-winchester/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY263786

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, 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/EY263786

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY263786). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263786)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263786)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263786)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/34782)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.061700,-1.329159

- Station: Winchester, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oram's Arbour, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Westgate School | All-through | 4–16 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Pilgrims School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stanmore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Weeke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [West Downs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-downs-day-nursery-110335) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rotherly-day-nursery-winchester-110046) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Paul's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-pre-school-109968) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Maples Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maples-day-nursery-ey372548) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lanterns Caterpillars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lanterns-caterpillars-2859051) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Poppins Nursery and After School Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-nursery-and-after-school-care-509562) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester Good at its inspection on 27 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester take?

Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester?

Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester?

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

### How do I contact Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester?

You can call 01962 860437 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263786)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Winchester+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ45KPFaUNdEgRZRgjdNRmOZ0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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