# YMCA Woolston Day Nursery

YMCA Woolston Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Victoria Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 9EF, in Woolston, Southampton. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by YMCA Fairthorne Group.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-woolston-day-nursery-ey479896  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Victoria Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 9EF
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 023 8044 1648
- Website: https://ymca-fg.org/southampton/nursery-woolston/
- Run by: [YMCA Fairthorne Group](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymca-fairthorne-group)
- Ofsted URN: EY479896

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479896

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY479896). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479896)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479896)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479896)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Victoria Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 9EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.893440,-1.381316

- Station: Woolston, 0.4 miles
- Station: Sholing, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Archery Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rolling Mills, 0.3 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ludlow Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ludlow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hope Community School Southampton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Weston Shore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Shore Woolston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-shore-woolston-2736142) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Woolston Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woolston-preschool-148862) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre-school (Porchester Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-porchester-road-ey423715) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pixies Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-tree-131606) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hayfield Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-2809394) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nurseries-ltd-ey229821) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is YMCA Woolston Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Woolston Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Woolston Day Nursery take?

YMCA Woolston Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs YMCA Woolston Day Nursery?

YMCA Woolston Day Nursery is run by YMCA Fairthorne Group, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Woolston Day Nursery?

Woolston is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA Woolston Day Nursery?

You can call 023 8044 1648 and visit ymca-fg.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479896)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+Woolston+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJUwcTTzlxdEgRRkrR6sr-F_s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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