# Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd

Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Annexe, Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1ST, in Oakley, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/down-in-the-woods-pre-school-ltd-ey350656  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Annexe, Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1ST
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07787 954387
- Website: http://www.downinthewoodspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY350656

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350656

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2007 (Reference EY350656). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350656)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350656)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350656)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352837)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe, Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1ST

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.784170,-1.967326

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merley First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Primary | 5–9 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Beaucroft Foundation School |  | 4–19 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–9 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Hayeswood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Colehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Allenbourn Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lantern Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lantern-preschool-ey451162) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wimborne-156231) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey362707) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Judy's House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/judys-house-ltd-2693295) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2794925) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Wimborne Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimborne-kindergarten-ey540893) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd take?

Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 07787 954387 and visit www.downinthewoodspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350656)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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