# Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School

Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2 8PH, in West Knighton, Dorset. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, 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/broadmayne-and-west-knighton-pre-school-139324  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2 8PH
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01305 853303
- Website: http://www.bwkps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 139324

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 2023, 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/16/139324

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 139324). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139324)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139324)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139324)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2 8PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.684052,-2.379168

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmayne First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–9 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-ey454946) | Requires improvement |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Robins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-2813369) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Dorchester Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorchester-community-nursery-school-139333) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Preston Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-pre-school-ltd-ey474916) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [The Grove Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-pre-school-playgroup-139370) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Summertime Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summertime-nursery-and-preschool-ey493659) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School Good at its inspection on 21 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School take?

Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School?

You can call 01305 853303 and visit www.bwkps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139324)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Broadmayne+%26+West+Knighton+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJT7ejBE1WckgRQDaNJvSjfLw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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