# Blandford Opportunity Group

Blandford Opportunity Group is a sessional pre-school at Williams Opportunity Hall, Whitecliff Gardens, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BU, in Blandford Forum, Dorset. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Williams Opportunity Hall, Whitecliff Gardens, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01258 456187
- Website: http://www.blandfordopportunitygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 141094

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 March 2022, 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/16/141094

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 141094). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141094)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141094)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141094)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1761481)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Williams Opportunity Hall, Whitecliff Gardens, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.859425,-2.164898

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodhouse Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum Centre |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bryanston School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Blandford School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Panda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-2891844) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Archbishop Wake Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archbishop-wake-nursery-2848515) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Birch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Muddy Monkies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-monkies-2556170) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Archway Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-nursery-school-2845785) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blandford Opportunity Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blandford Opportunity Group Outstanding at its inspection on 30 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blandford Opportunity Group take?

Blandford Opportunity Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Blandford Opportunity Group?

You can call 01258 456187 and visit www.blandfordopportunitygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141094)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blandford+Opportunity+Group&query_place_id=ChIJsxce_i6yc0gRbKKFurdIHV0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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