# Bradpole Preschool

Bradpole Preschool is a full-day nursery at The Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT, in Pymore, Dorset. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradpole-preschool-ey358101  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01308 456668
- Website: http://bradpolepreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY358101

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358101

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2007 (Reference EY358101). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358101)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358101)
- 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/EY358101)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Sir John Colfox School, Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.746781,-2.748129

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bridport Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Catherine's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-catherines-pre-school-ey241016) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-139362) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunny Days Bridport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-bridport-2858068) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Wonderland Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2852065) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Beaminster Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaminster-playgroup-ey378660) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Whitchurch Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-pre-school-cio-2637646) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bradpole Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bradpole Preschool Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bradpole Preschool take?

Bradpole Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bradpole Preschool?

You can call 01308 456668 and visit bradpolepreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358101)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bradpole+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJubC7txRkckgRySyP2Es-Bhc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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