# Kings Castle Lodge

Kings Castle Lodge is a sessional pre-school at Iford Scout Hut, Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5NE, in Tuckton, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Saxonbury Road Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-lodge-2680243  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Iford Scout Hut, Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5NE
- Registered places: 25
- Run by: [Saxonbury Road Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/saxonbury-road-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2680243

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 August 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/16/2680243

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2680243). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680243)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680243)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680243)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Iford Scout Hut, Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.734675,-1.798768

- Station: Christchurch, 0.7 miles
- Park: Iford Meadows, 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-montessori-nursery-school-ey380634) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Exton Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exton-road-pre-school-ey561669) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-ey361917) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stour Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-ey535994) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Three Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-pre-school-ey312682) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iford-bridge-nursery-and-pre-school-ey467978) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kings Castle Lodge's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kings Castle Lodge Good at its inspection on 5 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kings Castle Lodge take?

Kings Castle Lodge is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kings Castle Lodge?

Kings Castle Lodge is run by Saxonbury Road Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kings Castle Lodge?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680243)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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