# Doodlebugs Nursery

Doodlebugs Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 1 West Way, Southwell Business Park, PORTLAND, DT5 2NA, in Southwell, Dorset. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodlebugs-nursery-ey547567  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 West Way, Southwell Business Park, PORTLAND, DT5 2NA
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 07512 641210
- Ofsted URN: EY547567

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 September 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/EY547567

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY547567). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547567)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547567)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547567)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 West Way, Southwell Business Park, PORTLAND, DT5 2NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.529113,-2.451980

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Academy Portland | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St George's Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sproutlings Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sproutlings-childcare-2886657) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Dragons Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-pre-school-ey273825) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Haylands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haylands-ey337262) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Allsorts Brackenbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-brackenbury-ey538676) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Wyke Regis Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wyke-regis-pre-school-playgroup-141018) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-ey454944) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Doodlebugs Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Doodlebugs Nursery take?

Doodlebugs Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Doodlebugs Nursery?

You can call 07512 641210.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547567)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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