# BrightStart @ Dorchester

BrightStart @ Dorchester is a full-day nursery at Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, Bransholme, HULL, HU7 6AH, in Bransholme, Kingston upon Hull. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bransholme Community Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-dorchester-ey386768  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, Bransholme, HULL, HU7 6AH
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Bransholme Community Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bransholme-community-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY386768

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 May 2024, 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/EY386768

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2009 (Reference EY386768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386768)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386768)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386768)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/192206)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, Bransholme, HULL, HU7 6AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.780294,-0.317752

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Kingston upon Hull there are about 5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St James' Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Tweendykes School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Biggin Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sutton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| East Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Neasden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Sutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sutton-2848651) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sutton Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-tots-day-nursery-ey336116) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Gillshill Pelican Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gillshill-pelican-preschool-509953) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Start @ Bransholme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-bransholme-ey346223) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Midget Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/midget-gems-ey264910) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey500691) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is BrightStart @ Dorchester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated BrightStart @ Dorchester Good at its inspection on 21 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can BrightStart @ Dorchester take?

BrightStart @ Dorchester is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs BrightStart @ Dorchester?

BrightStart @ Dorchester is run by Bransholme Community Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386768)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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