Nurseries in SO32
22 registered nurseries — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good
Ofsted ratings in SO32
22
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
10
Good
11
Not yet rated
Droxford Scout Hut, Droxford
Bishops Waltham Junior School, Southampton
Bishops Waltham County Infant School, Southampton
Boorley Park Primary School, Southampton
Meonstoke School, Southampton
Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, Southampton
Why families love SO32
64.6/100
Family Score
2.48
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around SO32
Deprivation decile: 7/10 (10 = least deprived)
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in SO32
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 SO32?
SO32 has 22 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 10 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in SO32 are Outstanding or Good?
50% of nurseries in SO32 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in SO32?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in SO32 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in SO32?
Yes — many nurseries in SO32 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.