# Harlequins Pre-School

Harlequins Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Sherborne Westend Community Association, Littlefield, Sherborne, DT9 6AU, in Sherborne, Dorset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Kaleidoscope Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequins-pre-school-ey490980  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sherborne Westend Community Association, Littlefield, Sherborne, DT9 6AU
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Kaleidoscope Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kaleidoscope-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY490980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, 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/EY490980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY490980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490980)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490980)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490980)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sherborne Westend Community Association, Littlefield, Sherborne, DT9 6AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.943305,-2.530744

- Station: Sherborne, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sherborne Preparatory School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harbour Vale School |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sherborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Gryphon School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kaleidoscope Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-day-nursery-ey411243) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pear-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-2836190) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Forget Me Not Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forget-me-not-day-nursery-2623955) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Leweston School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leweston-school-ey308762) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Bradford Abbas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradford-abbas-pre-school-139320) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 2.8 miles |
| [Lower Covey Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-covey-limited-2836189) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Harlequins Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Harlequins Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harlequins Pre-School?

Harlequins Pre-School is run by Kaleidoscope Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Harlequins Pre-School?

Sherborne is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490980)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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