# Annabel's Nursery

Annabel's Nursery is a full-day nursery at 14 Herbert Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 8HD, in Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annabels-nursery-2735027  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 Herbert Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 8HD
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01202 766937
- Website: http://www.annabelsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2735027

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 2023, 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/16/2735027

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2735027). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735027)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735027)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735027)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/494439)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 14 Herbert Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 8HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.716176,-1.906397

- Station: Branksome, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Talbot Heath School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nemos-nursery-and-pre-school-ey406049) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [West Cliff Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-cliff-pre-school-ey563105) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2835256) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-109547) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Three Gables Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-gables-day-nursery-ey410081) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Poole](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-poole-2861154) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Annabel's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Annabel's Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Annabel's Nursery take?

Annabel's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Annabel's Nursery?

Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Annabel's Nursery?

You can call 01202 766937 and visit www.annabelsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735027)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Annabel%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJodRE5Kehc0gRtDG6ZfqNTkM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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