# Fontmell Magna Under Fives

Fontmell Magna Under Fives is a full-day nursery at Blandfords Farmhouse, West Street, Fontmell Magna, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 0PF, in Fontmell Magna, Dorset. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fontmell-magna-under-fives-ey413949  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Blandfords Farmhouse, West Street, Fontmell Magna, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 0PF
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01747 812773
- Website: http://www.fontmellmagnaunderfives.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY413949

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 November 2022, 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/EY413949

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY413949). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413949)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413949)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413949)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blandfords Farmhouse, West Street, Fontmell Magna, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 0PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.951300,-2.194776

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Clayesmore School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clayesmore Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clayesmore-nursery-2884735) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Ark Child Okeford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-child-okeford-141096) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Flying Start Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nurseries-ey344676) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaftesbury-children-centre-nursery-2535359) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Sunbeams Shillingstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-shillingstone-2659314) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fontmell Magna Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fontmell Magna Under Fives Outstanding at its inspection on 3 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fontmell Magna Under Fives take?

Fontmell Magna Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Fontmell Magna Under Fives?

You can call 01747 812773 and visit www.fontmellmagnaunderfives.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413949)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fontmell+Magna+Under+Fives&query_place_id=ChIJlR73hSO1c0gRGsCuRLCSrbU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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