# Exton Road Pre-School

Exton Road Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 42 Exton Road, St Thomas More Church Hall, Bournemouth, BH6 5QG, in Iford, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, 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/exton-road-pre-school-ey561669  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 42 Exton Road, St Thomas More Church Hall, Bournemouth, BH6 5QG
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 07887 486967
- Website: http://extonroadpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY561669

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 2021, 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/EY561669

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference EY561669). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561669)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561669)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561669)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 Exton Road, St Thomas More Church Hall, Bournemouth, BH6 5QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.737554,-1.805722

- Station: Christchurch, 0.9 miles
- Station: Pokesdown, 1.0 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Iford Meadows, 0.1 miles
- 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iford-bridge-nursery-and-pre-school-ey467978) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Saviours Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-saviours-preschool-ey501111) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kings Castle Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-lodge-2680243) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Three Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-pre-school-ey312682) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-montessori-nursery-school-ey380634) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-ey361917) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Exton Road Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Exton Road Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Exton Road Pre-School take?

Exton Road Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Exton Road Pre-School?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Exton Road Pre-School?

You can call 07887 486967 and visit extonroadpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561669)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Exton+Road+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJAQDAetqec0gRUVBswdZWrf8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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