# Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery

Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 177 Cranleigh Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5JZ, in Tuckton, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-ey361917  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 177 Cranleigh Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5JZ
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01202 426086
- Website: https://cranleighlodge.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY361917

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2025, 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/EY361917

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY361917). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361917)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361917)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361917)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/494597)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 177 Cranleigh Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 5JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.728859,-1.795944

- Station: Christchurch, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Seafield Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-montessori-nursery-school-ey380634) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kings Castle Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-lodge-2680243) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stour Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-ey535994) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Puffins Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-preschool-ey278341) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bears Hideaway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-hideaway-nursery-ey335199) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Exton Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exton-road-pre-school-ey561669) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery take?

Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery?

You can call 01202 426086 and visit cranleighlodge.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361917)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cranleigh+Lodge+Day+Nursery+-+Bournemouth&query_place_id=ChIJT6QqRsKec0gRX1tivc-78lM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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