# Jungle Hut Pre School

Jungle Hut Pre School is a full-day nursery at St Gregory's C of E Primary School, New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PZ, in Marnhull, Dorset. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jungle-hut-pre-school-141105  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Gregory's C of E Primary School, New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PZ
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01258 820096
- Website: http://www.thejunglehutpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 141105

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, 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/16/141105

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 141105). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141105)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141105)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141105)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1426107)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Gregory's C of E Primary School, New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.966915,-2.315917

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Stalbridge Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stalbridge-pre-school-ey419797) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey395220) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Explorers PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-preschool-ey253578) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Gems (Dorset) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-dorset-limited-2748470) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–17:00 | 4.9 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-ey369814) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jungle Hut Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jungle Hut Pre School Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jungle Hut Pre School take?

Jungle Hut Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Jungle Hut Pre School?

You can call 01258 820096 and visit www.thejunglehutpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141105)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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