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Rowlands Castle Preschool # Rowlands Castle Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Rowlands Castle Preschool, St. Johns C Of E Primary School, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB · Hampshire Number of places 23 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rowlands Castle Preschool, located within St. Johns C Of E Primary School in Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB, is a well-established childcare setting registered with Ofsted since March 2024. The preschool operates 50 weeks a year, closing only for two weeks over Christmas, with opening hours from 8:00 to 17:30. It provides dedicated care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years old, with a total capacity of 23 places. The setting is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children thrive, grow in confidence, and develop a genuine love for learning. Safeguarding is a top priority, with a firmly embedded open culture where all staff are responsible for children's safety and well-being. The preschool places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children regularly engaged in forest school activities that build physical confidence and risk awareness. The curriculum is carefully designed to equip children with essential skills and knowledge for life, integrating all seven areas of learning from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a sustained focus on communication and special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders and staff work closely with families and external agencies, ensuring that every child, particularly those with SEND, receives tailored support and makes excellent progress from their starting points. The collaborative leadership approach encourages staff contribution and ownership, creating a dynamic and responsive learning environment where children's voices are genuinely considered. Our ethos Rowlands Castle Preschool is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment that fosters a "home from home" atmosphere. Their curriculum emphasises outdoor learning, gardening, and sustainability, encouraging children to engage with nature. They adopt a family-centric approach and operate within the EYFS framework to support the holistic development of each child. What it's like Children thrive at this nurturing and ambitious pre-school. Every part of the day is shaped around helping them feel secure, grow in confidence and develop a genuine love of learning. From the moment they arrive, children move into familiar routines freely and confidently. Staff know each child extremely well and greet them with genuine warmth. Children meet every opportunity with curiosity and confidence. Strong standard Outdoor learning SEND support Curriculum focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/childcare/providers/eye-eynff/eye-funding) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rowlands Castle Preschool Inspection date Mar 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303132)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783262) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.rowlandscastlepreschool.co.uk/) Rowlands Castle Preschool, St. Johns C Of E Primary School, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BB Opening hours 08:00 - 17:30, 50 weeks a year (closed for two weeks at Christmas) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.96569/50.88192/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Rowland's Castle - [Day nurseries in Rowland's Castle](/search?q=Rowland%27s+Castle) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rowlands-castle-preschool-po9-6bb-2783262) ## Key facts Opening hours 08:00 - 17:30, 50 weeks a year (closed for two weeks at Christmas) Waitlist Registration places will be limited to 20 children on a first come first served basis. Age range 2 years old to school joining age Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rowlands Castle Preschool Last inspected 31 March 2026 What it's like to attend Children thrive at this nurturing and ambitious pre-school. Every part of the day is shaped around helping them feel secure, grow in confidence and develop a genuine love of learning. From the moment they arrive, children move into familiar routines freely and confidently. Staff know each child extremely well and greet them with genuine warmth. Children meet every opportunity with curiosity and confidence. Inspector highlights - Children make excellent and consistent progress from their starting points across all areas of learning. - Children who face barriers achieve exceptionally well through targeted support and planned opportunities. - Younger children show impressive progress, particularly in physical confidence, communication and independence. - All children develop a genuine love of the outdoors and build real-life skills linked to the environment and sustainability. - Relationships between staff and children are genuinely warm, and children approach any adult with ease and confidence. - Children take real responsibility for their own behaviour and understand staff's expectations. - Assessment is a real strength, with children's next steps visible on the 'learning wall' and accessible to every member of staff. - Parent partnerships are central to everything, with staff shaping individual plans in partnership with families and external professionals. - Leadership is genuinely collaborative, with staff contributing ideas and taking ownership of developments. - Strong links with the local school enrich children's experiences and make transitions smooth and positive for every child. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303132) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff have built a highly effective approach to inclusion, swiftly identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use a clear, structured process for monitoring and targeted support, and work closely with families and external agencies, including for children with education, health and care plans, to ensure thorough processes and positive impacts. Outdoor space The setting has a strong commitment to outdoor learning, with children regularly attending forest school. This supports a peaceful atmosphere, helps children understand how to keep themselves safe, and links to real-life skills, environmental awareness, and sustainability. EAL / language support The setting provides rich language experiences through storytelling, small-group work, and exposure to different languages and cultures. Staff use daily language groups, visual prompts, objects of reference and small-group work consistently, making a clear difference to children's progress in communication and language. Inspection history Most recent inspection 31 March 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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