# Ducklings Pre-School

Ducklings Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, North Square, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DX, in Chickerell, Dorset. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-140990  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, North Square, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DX
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 01305 766920
- Website: http://ducklingspre-schoolchickerell.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 140990

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 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/16/140990

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 140990). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140990)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140990)
- 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/16/140990)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, North Square, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.624952,-2.504387

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Conifers Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Radipole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The Compass |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Wyvern Academy |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Beans Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-daycare-limited-2729099) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chuckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-day-nursery-140989) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Weymouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-weymouth-ey435250) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Humpty's House Pre-school & Kool Kidz Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humptys-house-pre-school-and-kool-kidz-club-2885583) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Firs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-firs-day-nursery-141017) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Radipole Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radipole-preschool-141000) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings Pre-School take?

Ducklings Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ducklings Pre-School?

You can call 01305 766920 and visit ducklingspre-schoolchickerell.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140990)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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