# Willowdene at Sherfield Park

Willowdene at Sherfield Park is a full-day nursery at SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Sunwood Drive, Hook, RG27 0FP, in Church End, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-at-sherfield-park-ey469484  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Sunwood Drive, Hook, RG27 0FP
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01256 884167
- Website: https://www.willowdenenursery.org.uk/what-do-we-do/sherfield-park
- Ofsted URN: EY469484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/EY469484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY469484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469484)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/734800)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Sunwood Drive, Hook, RG27 0FP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.302763,-1.051447

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Lanes Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Four Lanes Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sherfield School |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Great Binfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Marnel Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Marnel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Friends Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-nursery-school-ey538214) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chineham-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey546180) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Willowdene Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-nursery-school-507837) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Chineham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-basingstoke-chineham-ey289892) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Sherfield Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherfield-early-years-centre-2786002) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Happy Faces Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-playgroup-109864) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willowdene at Sherfield Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willowdene at Sherfield Park Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willowdene at Sherfield Park take?

Willowdene at Sherfield Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willowdene at Sherfield Park?

You can call 01256 884167 and visit www.willowdenenursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469484)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willowdene+at+Sherfield+Park&query_place_id=ChIJcUJE_SchdEgRWy6CUHaB9nU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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