# Woodlands Pre-School

Woodlands Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Road, Woodlands, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GE, in Netley Marsh, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-507964  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Road, Woodlands, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07880 921627
- Website: http://www.woodlandspreschoolnm.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 507964

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 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/16/507964

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 507964). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507964)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507964)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507964)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/664134)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Road, Woodlands, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7GE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.908779,-1.535661

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Foxhills Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hazel Wood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Foxhills Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bartley Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Abbotswood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Calmore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Calmore Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashurst Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashurst-pre-school-ey273607) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Squirrels Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-preschool-511345) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Pinecones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinecones-day-nursery-2776740) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Caterpillars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-110465) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Copythorne Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copythorne-pre-school-110114) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Lydlynch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydlynch-preschool-ey309670) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodlands Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodlands Pre-School Good at its inspection on 21 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands Pre-School take?

Woodlands Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodlands Pre-School?

Ashurst New Forest is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodlands Pre-School?

You can call 07880 921627 and visit www.woodlandspreschoolnm.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507964)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJnZS8KHaJc0gRd3OiAWTOCpY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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