# Little Explorers

Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at Somerford Primary School, Draper Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3AS, in Purewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-2546498  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Somerford Primary School, Draper Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3AS
- Registered places: 44
- Ofsted URN: 2546498

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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/16/2546498

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2546498). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546498)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546498)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546498)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Somerford Primary School, Draper Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.738619,-1.754324

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stanpit Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mudeford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Burton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dingley's Promise Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-christchurch-2883087) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mudeford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mudeford-pre-school-144296) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pre-School On The Marsh CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-on-the-marsh-cic-ey492194) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pouncing Panthers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pouncing-panthers-pre-school-2894544) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Poppets PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-preschool-2596000) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tops Day Nursery Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nursery-christchurch-ey546997) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers take?

Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546498)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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