# Archway Nursery School

Archway Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Hyde Farm, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, DT11 8TX, in Pimperne, Dorset. It is registered for 83 children. It has a Google rating of 3.9 (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-nursery-school-2845785  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hyde Farm, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, DT11 8TX
- Registered places: 83
- Phone: 01258 454602
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/archway-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2845785

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2845785). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845785)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845785)
- Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845785)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1769059)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hyde Farm, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, DT11 8TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.881751,-2.134183

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 3.9 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Downlands Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Monkies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-monkies-2556170) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Archbishop Wake Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archbishop-wake-nursery-2848515) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Blandford Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Panda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-2891844) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Birch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Archway Nursery School take?

Archway Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time.

### Who runs Archway Nursery School?

Archway Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### How do I contact Archway Nursery School?

You can call 01258 454602 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845785)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Archway+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJu-n8FG2xc0gRtHg3ZPEBEIQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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