# Archbishop Wake Nursery

Archbishop Wake Nursery is a full-day nursery at Archbishop Wake CE Primary School and Nursery, Black Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW, in Blandford Forum, Dorset. It is registered for 57 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archbishop-wake-nursery-2848515  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Archbishop Wake CE Primary School and Nursery, Black Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW
- Registered places: 57
- Ofsted URN: 2848515

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848515

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2848515). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848515)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848515)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848515)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Archbishop Wake CE Primary School and Nursery, Black Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.857534,-2.153781

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodhouse Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Forum Centre |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bryanston School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Blandford School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blandford Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Birch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Panda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-2891844) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Muddy Monkies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-monkies-2556170) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Archway Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-nursery-school-2845785) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Archbishop Wake Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Archbishop Wake Nursery was inspected on 25 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Archbishop Wake Nursery take?

Archbishop Wake Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848515)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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