# Dunster Pre School

Dunster Pre School is a sessional pre-school at St. Georges Street, Dunster, MINEHEAD, TA24 6RX, in Dunster, Somerset. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunster-pre-school-143032  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Georges Street, Dunster, MINEHEAD, TA24 6RX
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01643 822233
- Ofsted URN: 143032

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 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/16/143032

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 143032). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143032)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143032)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143032)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2009). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1808328)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Georges Street, Dunster, MINEHEAD, TA24 6RX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.183654,-3.447355

- Station: Dunster (West Somerset Railway), 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Minehead First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| West Somerset College | Secondary | 13–19 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Minehead Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Cherubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-cherubs-nursery-ey494643) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Billy's Young Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billys-young-stars-nursery-142818) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [King Edward Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-edward-road-nursery-ey543246) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Watery Lane Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watery-lane-pre-school-143030) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Knights Templar Community Church School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knights-templar-community-church-school-and-nursery-ey488355) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-paddocks-nursery-and-pre-school-ey478253) | Good |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dunster Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dunster Pre School Good at its inspection on 22 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dunster Pre School take?

Dunster Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dunster Pre School?

Dunster (West Somerset Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dunster Pre School?

You can call 01643 822233.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143032)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunster+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJb_kTCmXnbUgRV1QGcelH49g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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