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Woodhams Farm Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Woodhams Farm, Kings Worthy, WINCHESTER, SO23 7LB · Hampshire
Number of places
116 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Woodhams Farm Day Nursery, nestled in the tranquil rural surroundings of Woodhams Farm in Kingsworthy, Winchester, is a modern, purpose-built barn-style nursery. Established in 2007, the nursery expanded in 2012 to meet increasing demand, adding spacious areas for pre-school children, a dining area, separate kitchen, and additional toilets.

With five dedicated base rooms catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, along with versatile multi-purpose areas, Woodhams provides a comprehensive early years environment. The outdoor space is equally impressive, featuring several garden areas, a baby balcony, and a large hard-surfaced playground with a supersised sandpit, all designed to encourage a love for the outdoors.

The nursery prides itself on its highly skilled and dedicated team, which has consistently delivered exceptional care and education, earning three consecutive 'Outstanding' ratings from Ofsted in 2011, 2015, and 2020. The nursery is co-owned by Hayley Doncom, who has 16 years of experience in early years and previously worked at Woodhams as deputy manager, and Mark Robins, who has been the Finance Director since 2011.

Woodhams Farm Day Nursery aims to foster resilience, connections, and shapes tomorrow together, reflecting their commitment to providing the best possible early years experiences.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by passionate, supportive, and knowledgeable staff who build effective partnerships with parents. Children's behaviour is excellent, and staff use highly effective strategies to engage and empower them to work together and solve problems independently. Staff also teach children to manage their emotions exceptionally well, with calm and reassuring support.

Ofsted OutstandingRural settingPurpose-builtOutdoor play emphasisedExperienced leadership

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on a daily rate for a full day session. Fees include snacks, lunch, tea, suncream, nappies, and milk. Additional daily consumable charges and bundle fees apply when using funded hours, with rates varying for under and over threes.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are reviewed annually.
  • Standard daily rate is inclusive of snacks, lunch, tea, suncream, nappies, and milk.
  • Consumable and bundle charges apply when using funded hours.
  • Funding consumable rates are age-banded for under and over threes.

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodhams Farm Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 September 2025 · Lucy Short

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed by passionate, supportive, and knowledgeable staff who build effective partnerships with parents. Children's behaviour is excellent, and staff use highly effective strategies to engage and empower them to work together and solve problems independently. Staff also teach children to manage their emotions exceptionally well, with calm and reassuring support.

Inspector highlights

  • The carefully considered curriculum is highly ambitious for every child, with engaging experiences that make learning meaningful.
  • The support provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional, with expertly tailored support and effective resources shared with parents.
  • Opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills are plentiful, with engaging activities like counting in Spanish while dancing.
  • Babies build excellent bonds with caring and patient staff who use familiar songs and work closely with parents to meet individual needs.
  • Children are provided with tremendous opportunities to develop early mark-making skills through innovative initiatives that develop large- and small-muscle skills.
Inspection #10407381 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share how their children have made excellent and rapid progress in all areas of their learning since starting at the setting. They have noticed how their children have grown in confidence and resilience and are excited to explore new experiences. Parents feel fully supported through regular updates, involvement in support groups for parents of children with SEND and 'Coffee and Cake' sessions.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support provided for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional. Support is expertly tailored to the needs of each child and the progress made from their starting points is impressive. Effective resources are developed and shared with parents to support children to effectively communicate their needs using photos and symbols, providing a highly consistent approach both at home and at the setting.

Parent Reviews of Woodhams Farm Day Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: April 2011

  • September 2025Outstanding
  • January 2020Outstanding
  • May 2015Outstanding
  • April 2011Outstanding

Frequently asked about Woodhams Farm Day Nursery

About the setting

Woodhams Farm Day Nursery registered in 2007. It operates from a converted barn in the village of Kings Worthy, near Winchester. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year and employs 38 members of staff. Of these, 25 hold appropriate early years qualifications between level 2 and level 6. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY359298
Registered person
Woodhams Farm Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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