# Willowdene Nursery School

Willowdene Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 42 Reading Road, Chineham, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8LT, in Chineham, Hampshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-nursery-school-507837  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42 Reading Road, Chineham, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8LT
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01256 324191
- Website: http://willowdenenursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 507837

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 2021, 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/16/507837

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2000 (Reference 507837). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507837)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507837)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507837)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/75197)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 Reading Road, Chineham, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.289583,-1.057397

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: St Joseph's Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Simons Road Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Lanes Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Four Lanes Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Great Binfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Marnel Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Marnel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chiltern Way Academy Austen |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| South View Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 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 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Chineham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-basingstoke-chineham-ey289892) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chineham-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey546180) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Treasure Island Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasure-island-playgroup-507945) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey494143) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Willowdene at Sherfield Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-at-sherfield-park-ey469484) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willowdene Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willowdene Nursery School Good at its inspection on 13 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willowdene Nursery School take?

Willowdene Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willowdene Nursery School?

You can call 01256 324191 and visit willowdenenursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507837)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willowdene+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJZahm_BchdEgRQU_pG9-nKLk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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