# Wildern Opportunity Group

Wildern Opportunity Group is a sessional pre-school at Hedge End 2000 Centre, St Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF, in Hedge End, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildern-opportunity-group-2558027  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hedge End 2000 Centre, St Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01489 787968
- Website: http://www.wildernopportunitygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2558027

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 June 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/16/2558027

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2558027). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558027)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558027)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558027)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/948287)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hedge End 2000 Centre, St Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.910011,-1.307133

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wellstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hedge End Village Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedge-end-village-hall-preschool-2540632) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush Hedge End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-hedge-end-2831755) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Smiles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-pre-school-110034) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busikids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busikids-limited-110339) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Piglets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-day-nursery-511331) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kanes Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kanes-hill-pre-school-131539) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wildern Opportunity Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wildern Opportunity Group Good at its inspection on 30 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wildern Opportunity Group take?

Wildern Opportunity Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wildern Opportunity Group?

Hedge End is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wildern Opportunity Group?

You can call 01489 787968 and visit www.wildernopportunitygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558027)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wildern+Opportunity+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ0Vrj0OJxdEgRIPB9GLb0CQY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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