# Beaminster Playgroup

Beaminster Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Beaminster St. Mary's Academy, Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY, in Beaminster, Dorset. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaminster-playgroup-ey378660  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Beaminster St. Mary's Academy, Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 01308 863959
- Website: https://www.beaminsterpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY378660

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378660

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY378660). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378660)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378660)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378660)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beaminster St. Mary's Academy, Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.811641,-2.748079

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Mountjoy School |  | 4–19 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beaminster School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mosterton Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mosterton-preschool-ey554763) | Good |  | 08:45–15:15 | 2.3 miles |
| [Wrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrens-nursery-ey539930) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Bradpole Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradpole-preschool-ey358101) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [St Catherine's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-catherines-pre-school-ey241016) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Little Beeches Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beeches-nursery-2700133) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-139362) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Beaminster Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Beaminster Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 24 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Beaminster Playgroup take?

Beaminster Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Beaminster Playgroup?

You can call 01308 863959 and visit www.beaminsterpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY378660)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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