# Colehill Nursery

Colehill Nursery is a full-day nursery at Colehill First School, Pilford Heath Road, WIMBORNE, BH21 2LZ, in Pilford, 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colehill-nursery-ey296236  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Colehill First School, Pilford Heath Road, WIMBORNE, BH21 2LZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01202 889724
- Ofsted URN: EY296236

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, 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/EY296236

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY296236). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296236)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296236)
- 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/EY296236)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1598339)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Colehill First School, Pilford Heath Road, WIMBORNE, BH21 2LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.808653,-1.952433

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Olivers Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bytheway Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Colehill Triangle (Woodland), 0.5 miles
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hayeswood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Beaucroft Foundation School |  | 4–19 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dumpton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Primary | 5–9 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–9 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Primary | 5–9 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| Merley First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chrysalis Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-montessori-nursery-ey479461) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2794925) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wimborne-156231) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-144321) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey362707) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Lantern Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lantern-preschool-ey451162) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colehill Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colehill Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colehill Nursery take?

Colehill Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Colehill Nursery?

You can call 01202 889724.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296236)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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