# Little Birch Preschool

Little Birch Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Blandford St. Mary C of E, Birch Avenue, Blandford St. Mary, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 9QD, in Blandford St Mary, Dorset. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Blandford St. Mary C of E, Birch Avenue, Blandford St. Mary, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 9QD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07929 363291
- Website: http://littlebirchpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 141119

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 2021, 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/16/141119

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1998 (Reference 141119). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141119)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141119)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141119)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blandford St. Mary C of E, Birch Avenue, Blandford St. Mary, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 9QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.848076,-2.165014

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pigeon Close Play Park, 0.1 miles
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Forum Centre |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bryanston School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Blandford School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blandford Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Archbishop Wake Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archbishop-wake-nursery-2848515) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Panda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-2891844) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Muddy Monkies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-monkies-2556170) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Archway Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-nursery-school-2845785) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Birch Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Birch Preschool Good at its inspection on 10 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Birch Preschool take?

Little Birch Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Birch Preschool?

You can call 07929 363291 and visit littlebirchpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141119)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Birch+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJmZ72TiKyc0gRJcqs88ckqIU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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