# Tops Fawley

Tops Fawley is a full-day nursery at Heather Road, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1DZ, in Blackfield, Hampshire. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-fawley-2531665  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Heather Road, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1DZ
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 023 8017 8078
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-fawley/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2531665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 August 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/16/2531665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2531665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531665)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531665)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Heather Road, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.821581,-1.364676

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lift New Forest | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-ey550384) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Fawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-fawley-2710815) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Good Shepherd Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-shepherd-pre-school-110538) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey432713) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-ey297420) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey281439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Fawley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Fawley Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Fawley take?

Tops Fawley is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Fawley?

Tops Fawley is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tops Fawley?

You can call 023 8017 8078 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Fawley+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmzxqjHB7dEgRAtKiWI94zMo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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