Nurseries in SO15
23 registered nurseries — 3 Outstanding, 8 Good
Ofsted ratings in SO15
23
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
8
Good
12
Not yet rated
Banister Primary School, Southampton
Why families love SO15
33/100
Family Score
32
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around SO15
Average property price: £266,222
Deprivation decile: 4/10 (10 = least deprived)
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in SO15
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in SO15?
SO15 has 23 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 8 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in SO15 are Outstanding or Good?
48% of nurseries in SO15 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in SO15?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in SO15 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in SO15?
Yes — many nurseries in SO15 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.