# Holwell Nursery School

Holwell Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Crouch Lane, Holwell, Sherborne, DT9 5LP, in Hill Street, Dorset. It is registered for 46 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holwell-nursery-school-139383  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Crouch Lane, Holwell, Sherborne, DT9 5LP
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01963 23368
- Website: https://www.holwellnurseryschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 139383

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 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/16/139383

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1993 (Reference 139383). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139383)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139383)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139383)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 July 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/994679)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Crouch Lane, Holwell, Sherborne, DT9 5LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.896578,-2.425833

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leweston School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leweston-school-ey308762) |  |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Stalbridge Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stalbridge-pre-school-ey419797) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Kaleidoscope Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-day-nursery-ey411243) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pear-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-2836190) |  |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey395220) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Harlequins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequins-pre-school-ey490980) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Holwell Nursery School's opening hours?

Holwell Nursery School opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Holwell Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holwell Nursery School Good at its inspection on 13 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holwell Nursery School take?

Holwell Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Holwell Nursery School?

You can call 01963 23368 and visit www.holwellnurseryschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139383)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holwell+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJASS0fUxPckgRvoLxQgXW-Tc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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