--- title: "St Paul's Pre-School, Brockenhurst | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-paul-s-pre-school-so42-7wt-ey492586 description: "St Paul's Pre-School in Brockenhurst — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # St Paul's Pre-School in Brockenhurst Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · St Paul's Church, Main Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WT · Hampshire Number of places 18 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Hampshire ## About this early years setting St Paul's Pre-School, located in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, was registered in 2015 and operates from St Paul's Church Hall. This pre-school provides a nurturing early years environment where children confidently separate from parents and quickly settle into routines. The dedicated staff team, comprising three qualified professionals, places a strong emphasis on children's happiness and developmental progress. The pre-school consistently receives good inspection ratings across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, marking a significant improvement from its previous inspection. Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum within an inviting setting, with staff actively seeking opportunities to enhance their learning. The pre-school fosters a strong partnership with parents through regular updates and collaboration, and maintains close relationships with local schools to support smooth transitions for children. It offers provision for children aged two, three, and four, and accepts funding for free early education. What it's like Children confidently enter the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease. They know the routine, putting their slippers on and finding their names to put in the registration box. Staff help children to settle and place a strong focus on their happiness. Children learn well as staff provide an ambitious curriculum and an environment that is inviting. Staff use every opportunity to develop children's learning. Good overall effectiveness Ambitious curriculum Strong parent partnerships Focus on happiness Good behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 2pm on Fridays Term time / All Year Term_time_only Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Paul's Pre-School Last inspected 7 March 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children confidently enter the pre-school and separate from their parents with ease, knowing the routine. - Staff help children to settle and place a strong focus on their happiness. - Children learn well as staff provide an ambitious curriculum and an environment that is inviting. - Staff use every opportunity to develop children's learning. - The owner/manager has developed policies to ensure that they meet requirements and has a clear vision for the setting. - Staff provide activities and resources to challenge children to think and explore, demonstrating perseverance and problem-solving. - Staff encourage children to learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. - Partnership with parents is good, with regular updates and information shared on an online platform. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance support for children to pronounce words correctly to fully extend their communication and language development. Inspection #10318202 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244450) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: February 2018 - March 2024 Good - October 2023 Inadequate - February 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about St Paul's Pre-School ### What stands out about St Paul's Pre-School? ### Does St Paul's Pre-School take babies? ### When is St Paul's Pre-School open? ### Which funded places does St Paul's Pre-School accept? ### Where is St Paul's Pre-School located? ### What type of nursery is St Paul's Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Brockenhurst Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Paul's Pre-School. - Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Lymington · SO41 5RP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-lymington-ltd-so41-5rp-ey350662 - Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Lymington Centre Pre-School Lymington · SO41 9BQ 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lymington-centre-pre-school-so41-9bq-2627921 - Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery Lymington · SO41 8FD 5.0(20 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-so41-8fd-ey500066 - Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Good Shepherd Pre-School Southampton · SO45 2JP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/good-shepherd-pre-school-so45-2jp-110538 - Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Southampton · SO45 2HW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/saplings-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-so45-2hw-ey432713 - Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Highwood Nursery Brockenhurst · SO42 7ZE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/highwood-nursery-so42-7ze-ey477230 See all nurseries in Brockenhurst →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Brockenhurst ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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