# Allsorts Brackenbury

Allsorts Brackenbury is a full-day nursery at Three Yards Close, PORTLAND, DT5 1JN, in Chiswell, Dorset. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Allsorts Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-brackenbury-ey538676  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Three Yards Close, PORTLAND, DT5 1JN
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01305 821976
- Website: http://www.allsortschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Allsorts Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/allsorts-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY538676

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538676

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY538676). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538676)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538676)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538676)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Three Yards Close, PORTLAND, DT5 1JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.558463,-2.445794

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dragons Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-pre-school-ey273825) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Haylands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haylands-ey337262) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sproutlings Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sproutlings-childcare-2886657) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Doodlebugs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodlebugs-nursery-ey547567) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Wyke Regis Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wyke-regis-pre-school-playgroup-141018) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-ey454944) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Allsorts Brackenbury's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Allsorts Brackenbury Good at its inspection on 10 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Allsorts Brackenbury take?

Allsorts Brackenbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Allsorts Brackenbury?

Allsorts Brackenbury is run by Allsorts Playgroup Committee, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Allsorts Brackenbury?

You can call 01305 821976 and visit www.allsortschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538676)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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