Nurseries in SO23
17 registered nurseries — 2 Outstanding, 5 Good
Ofsted ratings in SO23
17
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
5
Good
10
Not yet rated
3 Wales Street, WINCHESTER
Winchester Sport & Leisure Park, Winchester
11 City Business Centre, Winchester
Why families love SO23
42.6/100
Family Score
6.05
Crime rate per 1,000
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in SO23
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 SO23?
SO23 has 17 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 5 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in SO23 are Outstanding or Good?
41% of nurseries in SO23 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in SO23?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in SO23 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in SO23?
Yes — many nurseries in SO23 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.