# Ladybirds at MSA First School

Ladybirds at MSA First School is a sessional pre-school at Milborne St. Andrew First School, Hopsfield, Milborne St. Andrew, Blandford Forum, DT11 0JE, in Hopsfield, Dorset. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-at-msa-first-school-2759224  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Milborne St. Andrew First School, Hopsfield, Milborne St. Andrew, Blandford Forum, DT11 0JE
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 2759224

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759224

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2759224). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759224)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759224)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759224)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Milborne St. Andrew First School, Hopsfield, Milborne St. Andrew, Blandford Forum, DT11 0JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.780446,-2.284814

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milborne St Andrew First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddletown Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddletown-pre-school-ey473896) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Winterborne Stickland Nursery School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winterborne-stickland-nursery-school-cio-2853153) |  |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Bovington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovington-nursery-ey540642) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Little Birch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119) | Good |  |  | 7.0 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 7.5 miles |
| [Blandford Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybirds at MSA First School's Ofsted rating?

Ladybirds at MSA First School was inspected on 20 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ladybirds at MSA First School take?

Ladybirds at MSA First School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759224)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.