# Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree

Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree is a full-day nursery at 135 Peartree Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7JJ, in Merry Oak, Southampton. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Play Away Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-peartree-2710812  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 135 Peartree Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7JJ
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: http://www.woodberrynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Play Away Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-away-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2710812

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2024, 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/16/2710812

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2710812). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710812)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710812)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710812)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/811149)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 135 Peartree Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.909767,-1.368867

- Station: Bitterne, 0.7 miles
- Station: Woolston, 0.8 miles
- Station: Sholing, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Freemantle Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Veracity Recreation Ground, 0.3 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 Southampton there are about 3.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sholing Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sholing Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beechwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ludlow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Glenfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Preschool Parkside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-preschool-parkside-2531700) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paint Pots Bitterne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-bitterne-2788603) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nursery @ Itchen College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-itchen-college-131604) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brook Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-early-years-2590821) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Redroofs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redroofs-day-nursery-ey276701) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2809394) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree Good at its inspection on 6 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree take?

Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree?

Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree is run by Play Away Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree?

Bitterne is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit www.woodberrynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710812)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodberry+Day+Nursery+%28Peartree%29&query_place_id=ChIJ929ysmhxdEgRQOhKAsNV5tI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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