# Flying Start Nurseries

Flying Start Nurseries is a full-day nursery at 35 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AE, in Shaftesbury, Dorset. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Elestar Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nurseries-ey344676  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 35 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AE
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01747 852666
- Website: https://flying-start-nurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Elestar Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/elestar-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY344676

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 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/EY344676

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY344676). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344676)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344676)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344676)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/993829)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 35 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.007303,-2.195524

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rolt (Millennium Green), 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Port Regis Preparatory School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Coombe House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Shaftesbury School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaftesbury-children-centre-nursery-2535359) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Little Gems (Dorset) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-dorset-limited-2748470) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–17:00 | 3.8 miles |
| [Fontmell Magna Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fontmell-magna-under-fives-ey413949) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elestar-services-ltd-t-a-flying-start-nursery-ey344682) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Tops Gillingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-gillingham-2649112) | Good |  | 06:00–20:00 | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Flying Start Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Flying Start Nurseries Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Flying Start Nurseries take?

Flying Start Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Flying Start Nurseries?

Flying Start Nurseries is run by Elestar Services Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Flying Start Nurseries?

You can call 01747 852666 and visit flying-start-nurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344676)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flying+Start+Nurseries+Shaftesbury&query_place_id=ChIJ3XmNd2zKc0gRFigbD109x0M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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