Best 3 Nursery schools in Hampshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services (Nursery) in Winchester; Haven Early Years Centre (Nursery) in Gosport; Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre (Nursery) in Alton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services, Haven Early Years Centre and Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Winchester, Hampshire, Gosport, Hampshire and Alton, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services), published Jun 2013. The lowest is 2 (Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Hampshire local authority.

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Attribute	Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services SO22 6AJ	Haven Early Years Centre PO13 0UY	Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre GU34 2DR
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Winchester Hampshire SO22 6AJ	Gosport Hampshire PO13 0UY	Alton Hampshire GU34 2DR
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Jun 2013	1 27 Feb 2013	2 5 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)
Website	www.lanterns.hants.sch.uk	www.haven-sch.org	www.bushyleaze.co.uk
Telephone	01962860393	01329232095	0142087675
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services

SO22 6AJ

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 6AJ
Ofsted: 1 27 Jun 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.lanterns.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01962860393

Haven Early Years Centre

PO13 0UY

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 0UY
Ofsted: 1 27 Feb 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.haven-sch.org
Telephone: 01329232095

Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre

GU34 2DR

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Alton
Hampshire
GU34 2DR
Ofsted: 2 5 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.bushyleaze.co.uk
Telephone: 0142087675

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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