# Hopscotch Preschool

Hopscotch Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Barns Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 8XH, in Trickett's Cross, Dorset. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-preschool-ey481518  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barns Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 8XH
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01202 870759
- Website: http://www.hopscotchpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY481518

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 2023, 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/EY481518

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY481518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481518)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481518)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481518)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1650183)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barns Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 8XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.804305,-1.870841

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ford Lane Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Dugdell 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: 4.3 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Parley First School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Oakhurst Community First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Portfield School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| West Moors Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ferndown Upper School | Secondary | 13–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ferndown Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndown-day-nursery-2660806) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Caterpillar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-club-144322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rainbow's End Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-montessori-school-ey344005) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Parley Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parley-community-pre-school-2753960) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey550343) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Rock A Tots UK Limited Westmoors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-limited-westmoors-2630235) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hopscotch Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hopscotch Preschool Good at its inspection on 6 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hopscotch Preschool take?

Hopscotch Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hopscotch Preschool?

You can call 01202 870759 and visit www.hopscotchpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481518)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hopscotch+Preschool+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJf8zC152ic0gRz66zYUJVWcM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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