# Bradford Abbas Pre-School

Bradford Abbas Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Church Road, Bradford Abbas, SHERBORNE, DT9 6RF, in Bradford Abbas, Dorset. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 08:30–15:00, Mon; 08:30–13:00, Tue–Wed; 08:30–15:00, Thu–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradford-abbas-pre-school-139320  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Church Road, Bradford Abbas, SHERBORNE, DT9 6RF
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:00, Mon; 08:30–13:00, Tue–Wed; 08:30–15:00, Thu–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07722 705012
- Website: http://www.bradfordabbaspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 139320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 139320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139320)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139320)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 08:30–15:00
- Tuesday to Wednesday: 08:30–13:00
- Thursday to Friday: 08:30–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Church Road, Bradford Abbas, SHERBORNE, DT9 6RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.926289,-2.588779

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thornford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Yeovil](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-yeovil-ey563167) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 2.1 miles |
| [Lower Covey Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-covey-limited-2836189) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-2753315) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.4 miles |
| [Yeovil College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yeovil-college-nursery-142870) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Appletree Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletree-childrens-nursery-ey336106) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 2.6 miles |
| [Sunflowers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-preschool-2718325) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bradford Abbas Pre-School's opening hours?

Bradford Abbas Pre-School opens 08:30–15:00, Mon; 08:30–13:00, Tue–Wed; 08:30–15:00, Thu–Fri.

### What is Bradford Abbas Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bradford Abbas Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bradford Abbas Pre-School take?

Bradford Abbas Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bradford Abbas Pre-School?

Yeovil Junction is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bradford Abbas Pre-School?

You can call 07722 705012 and visit www.bradfordabbaspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139320)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bradford+Abbas+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJo_s4HQxBckgRqqY5sohrX04)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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