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Woodhams Farm Day Nursery # Woodhams Farm Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Outstanding Rural setting Purpose-built Outdoor play emphasised Experienced 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodhams Farm Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407381 Lead inspector Lucy Short Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288757)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359298) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woodhams-farm-day-nursery-so23-7lb-ey359298) 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288757) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWhY7sW0KWMP4c0jyexCBnbiZX7IIMGR8-1Sm8_IdJp-sfHCQzw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jake Binnington 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKekluZGJBEAE!2m1!1s0x48740e0290cdb2bf:0xed215b372ab3a7f4) Reviews from Google for Woodhams Farm Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17087038753718118388&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2011 - September 2025 Outstanding - January 2020 Outstanding - May 2015 Outstanding - April 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Woodhams Farm Day Nursery ### What is Woodhams Farm Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Woodhams Farm Day Nursery? ### Does Woodhams Farm Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What is the age range Woodhams Farm Day Nursery caters for? ### How does Woodhams Farm Day Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### When was Woodhams Farm Day Nursery established? ### Who runs Woodhams Farm Day Nursery? ### What kind of outdoor space does Woodhams Farm Day Nursery offer? ### How can I contact 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in WINCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Woodhams Farm Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kingsworthy Early Years Centre Winchester · SO23 7QS 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kingsworthy-early-years-centre-limited-so23-7qs-2667053) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.2 mi ### RAFA Kidz Worthy Down Winchester · SO21 2RG ](/nursery/rafa-kidz-worthy-down-so21-2rg-2744668) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kings Burrow Nursery Winchester · SO22 6JJ 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kings-burrow-nursery-so22-6jj-2718520) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Harestock Nursery Winchester · SO22 6NX ](/nursery/harestock-nursery-so22-6nx-ey501331) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre School Winchester · SO22 6EE ](/nursery/finkley-weeke-nursery-and-pre-school-so22-6ee-2630070) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.9 mi ### South Wonston Day Nursery Winchester · SO21 3EP ](/nursery/south-wonston-day-nursery-so21-3ep-ey243114) [See all nurseries in WINCHESTER →](/search?q=WINCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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