# Woodlands Early Learning

Woodlands Early Learning is a full-day nursery at 108 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7BJ, in Sarisbury, Hampshire. It is registered for 132 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Woodlands Early Learning Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-early-learning-ey273149  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 108 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7BJ
- Registered places: 132
- Phone: 01489 605495
- Website: https://www.earlyroots.com/
- Run by: [Woodlands Early Learning Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/woodlands-early-learning-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY273149

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 August 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/EY273149

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY273149). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273149)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273149)
- Registered places: 132 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273149)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/37419)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 108 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.869254,-1.287259

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarisbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Park Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Locks Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Locks Heath Infant & Nursery  School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Whiteley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ducklings Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ltd-ey425494) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Priory Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/priory-park-pre-school-511089) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2636672) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pixies Day Nursery and Pixies Too Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-day-nursery-and-pixies-too-ltd-ey427816) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-ey464833) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jigsaw @ St John's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-st-johns-preschool-ey391273) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodlands Early Learning's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodlands Early Learning Good at its inspection on 16 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands Early Learning take?

Woodlands Early Learning is registered with Ofsted for up to 132 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodlands Early Learning?

Woodlands Early Learning is run by Woodlands Early Learning Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Woodlands Early Learning?

Swanwick is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodlands Early Learning?

You can call 01489 605495 and visit www.earlyroots.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273149)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Early+Learning&query_place_id=ChIJDZ5FPcVvdEgRA9LQ3Txp5ZE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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