# Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing

Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing is a full-day nursery at 229-231 Botley Road, Southampton, SO19 0NL, in Hightown, Southampton. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 16 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Play Away Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-2710813  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 229-231 Botley Road, Southampton, SO19 0NL
- Registered places: 73
- 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: 2710813

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 December 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/16/2710813

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2710813). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710813)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710813)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710813)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 229-231 Botley Road, Southampton, SO19 0NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.899167,-1.330544

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Springwell School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Monica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey283566) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2881335) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Valentine Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valentine-primary-school-nursery-2863875) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Francis Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-pre-school-2894656) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sholing Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sholing-community-centre-pre-school-131556) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Christopher's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-pre-school-131564) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing Good at its inspection on 18 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Sholing is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

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/16/2710813)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodberry+Day+Nursery+%28Sholing%29&query_place_id=ChIJ7XW7QL5xdEgR8TV1l8EdnaM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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