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St Paul's Pre-School # St Paul's Pre-School in Winchester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.0 (2 parent reviews) · St Paul's Church, St Paul's Hill, Winchester, SO22 5AB · Hampshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Paul's Pre-School, operating since 1988, is a well-established childcare setting in Winchester for children aged 2-4 years. The pre-school encourages physical play in its outdoor area, with activities like balancing and washing large toys, ensuring children benefit from physical activity both indoors and out. Staff are highly attentive to the communication and language development of all children, employing visual aids and basic sign language to support those learning English as an additional language. The setting prioritises an inclusive environment, with staff carefully adapting the environment for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), even providing a dark tent for quiet rest. Leaders ensure staff receive relevant training, especially for SEND support, and wisely utilise additional funding to enhance resources and opportunities for all children. This proactive approach helps children with barriers to learning to make steady progress, fostering a sense of understanding and support within a friendly atmosphere. Our ethos St Paul's Pre-school uses play-based learning, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, to foster children's confidence, social skills, and connection with nature. What it's like Children enjoy their time in this welcoming and friendly pre-school. They greet staff with a smile and excitedly show them what they are wearing. Staff show interest and respond with a big smile. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are sociable and involve their friends in their play. For example, children work together to open a bottle of bubble bath. Welcoming environment Inclusive provision Strong communication Physical play Targeted support ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated using a standard hourly rate. A separate consumables fee is charged per session or full day to cover snacks, drinks, crafts, and extra-curricular activities. A registration fee is required to secure a place, with a portion refunded when the child starts. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Registration fee of £100 is payable by BACS. - £50 of the registration fee is refunded or credited against the first invoice when the child starts. - Consumables fee covers snacks, milk, arts and crafts, sun lotion, music, and cooking. ## Key facts Session types Morning session (9am-12pm), Full day (9am-3pm) Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm Age range 2 years 6 months to school age Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1988 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Paul's Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10126278 Lead inspector Clare Leake Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297101)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109968) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.stpaulspreschoolwinchester.co.uk/) St Paul's Church, St Paul's Hill, Winchester, SO22 5AB [© 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#/-1.32111/51.06624/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Winchester - [Day nurseries in Winchester](/search?q=Winchester) - [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=st-paul-s-pre-school-so22-5ab-109968) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected 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 Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Paul's Pre-School Last inspected 19 January 2026 · Clare Leake Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time in this welcoming and friendly pre-school. They greet staff with a smile and excitedly show them what they are wearing. Staff show interest and respond with a big smile. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are sociable and involve their friends in their play. For example, children work together to open a bottle of bubble bath. Inspector highlights - Staff know children well and quickly identify each child's individual needs. - Leaders promote an inclusive environment for all children to thrive in. - Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. - Children benefit from physical activity inside and outside. - The enthusiastic and energetic leaders inspire the staff team to provide well-planned learning opportunities for all children. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should embed the curriculum more securely so that it is implemented consistently and supports all children to make sustained progress across all areas of learning. - 2 Leaders should review the organisation of toileting arrangements to ensure that children's privacy is respected. Inspection #10126278 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297101) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children well and quickly identify each child's individual needs. Recent training on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has greatly helped staff to support families and make swift interventions. Leaders use additional funding wisely to improve resources, support, and opportunities for children with barriers to their learning and children with SEND. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those who face other barriers in their learning, make steady progress. Staff carefully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, making relevant adaptations to help them be able to fully enjoy all the environment has to offer and not become overwhelmed. For example, they provide a dark tent to allow children to rest and relax as they see necessary. Leaders think carefully about the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Staff encourage physical play in the outdoor area, such as balancing and washing large toys. Children benefit from physical activity inside and outside. EAL / language support Staff place a high importance on supporting all children with their communication and language development, using aids such as pictures and basic sign language for children who speak English as an additional language. ## Parent Reviews of St Paul's Pre-School 4.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJajVE469LX1zgCpn0c8LCks3yxIb0kdz1xAyaAH4GGkXc7tw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shuyan Wang 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURrZzZfMDFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48740d8d4011567f:0xa4270a9f9c8e16e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWU4DkrxUGZQmCK9zn5tHEkoFnXKiQNBfL2F0DTirbvCYYbV769=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) charlotte day 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbVlEZUx3EAE!2m1!1s0x48740d8d4011567f:0xa4270a9f9c8e16e) Reviews from Google for St Paul's Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=739277164184658286&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2020 Date: April 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - May 2020 Good - October 2019 Inadequate - July 2015 Outstanding - April 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about St Paul's Pre-School ### What grade did Ofsted give St Paul's Pre-School? ### How does St Paul's Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What type of nursery is St Paul's Pre-School? ### How is English as an additional language supported at St Paul's Pre-School? ### Which funded childcare hours does St Paul's Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Winchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Paul's Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kingsmead Day Nursery Winchester · SO23 7DD 4.9(28 reviews) ](/nursery/kingsmead-day-nursery-limited-so23-7dd-ey493008) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester Winchester · SO22 5AZ ](/nursery/rotherly-day-nursery-winchester-so22-5az-110046) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester Winchester · SO22 5DG 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-winchester-so22-5dg-ey263786) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### West Downs Day Nursery Hampshire · SO22 5HT 4.6(7 reviews) ](/nursery/west-downs-day-nursery-so22-5ht-110335) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool Winchester · SO23 0ET ](/nursery/bright-horizons-winchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-so23-0et-ey483981) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Eco Montessori Winchester · SO23 0HF 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/eco-montessori-limited-so23-0hf-2726967) [See all nurseries in Winchester →](/search?q=Winchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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