# Chesil Bank Pre School

Chesil Bank Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Square, Strangways Village Hall, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, DT3 4JR, in Abbotsbury, Dorset. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 23 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chesil-bank-pre-school-ey271243  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Square, Strangways Village Hall, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, DT3 4JR
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07752 050507
- Website: https://www.chesilbankpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY271243

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/EY271243

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2003 (Reference EY271243). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271243)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271243)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271243)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Square, Strangways Village Hall, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, DT3 4JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.666628,-2.600607

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 23 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portesham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-140990) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Scallywags Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-child-care-centre-ey384987) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Little Beans Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-daycare-limited-2729099) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Chuckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-day-nursery-140989) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Humpty's House Pre-school & Kool Kidz Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humptys-house-pre-school-and-kool-kidz-club-2885583) |  |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Weymouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-weymouth-ey435250) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 6.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chesil Bank Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chesil Bank Pre School Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chesil Bank Pre School take?

Chesil Bank Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chesil Bank Pre School?

You can call 07752 050507 and visit www.chesilbankpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271243)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chesil+Bank+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJO30o9etfckgRqZIXPR7_W_M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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