# Bovington Nursery

Bovington Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cox Close, Bovington, BH20 6FD, in West Purbeck, Dorset. It is registered for 135 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovington-nursery-ey540642  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cox Close, Bovington, BH20 6FD
- Registered places: 135
- Phone: 01929 403602
- Website: http://bovingtonnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY540642

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 December 2025. 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 | Strong 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/EY540642

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY540642). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540642)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540642)
- Registered places: 135 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540642)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cox Close, Bovington, BH20 6FD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.695543,-2.239506

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovington Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Wool Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Winfrith Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winfrith-pre-school-153448) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Focus Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/focus-nursery-school-ey309109) | Good |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wareham-144329) | Good |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Stoborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stoborough-nursery-153468) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [Puddletown Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddletown-pre-school-ey473896) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadmayne-and-west-knighton-pre-school-139324) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Bovington Nursery was inspected on 8 December 2025 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 Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bovington Nursery take?

Bovington Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 135 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bovington Nursery?

Wool is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bovington Nursery?

You can call 01929 403602 and visit bovingtonnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540642)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bovington+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJo1GyUitVckgR6i6bm01oJWA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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