# Little Birds Pre-school

Little Birds Pre-school is a full-day nursery at St Mary's R C Primary School, Northbrook Road, Swanage, BH19 1QE, in New Swanage, Dorset. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birds-pre-school-2634135  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Mary's R C Primary School, Northbrook Road, Swanage, BH19 1QE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01929 289223
- Website: https://www.littlebirdspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2634135

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634135

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2634135). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634135)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634135)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634135)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's R C Primary School, Northbrook Road, Swanage, BH19 1QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.621365,-1.965475

- Station: Swanage (Swanage Railway), 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Days Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.7 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Swanage Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Swanage School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Explorers Childcare Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-group-ey543323) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Explorers at Herston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-at-herston-2653000) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rock a Tots UK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-ltd-2651157) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-109547) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-school-ltd-ey364293) | Good |  |  | 6.7 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-ey482827) | Good |  |  | 6.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Birds Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Birds Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Birds Pre-school take?

Little Birds Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Birds Pre-school?

Swanage (Swanage Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Birds Pre-school?

You can call 01929 289223 and visit www.littlebirdspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634135)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Birds+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJhSCTLxIJc0gRc9GaUT-pkqE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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