# Little Owls Pre-School and Nursery

Little Owls Pre-School and Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Newtown, Witchampton, Wimborne, BH21 5AU, in New Town, Dorset. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-pre-school-and-nursery-2603857  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Newtown, Witchampton, Wimborne, BH21 5AU
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01258 840042
- Website: http://www.little-owls.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2603857

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 November 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/16/2603857

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2603857). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603857)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603857)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603857)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newtown, Witchampton, Wimborne, BH21 5AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.864005,-2.009650

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witchampton Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [River House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-house-nursery-2743632) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Pamphill Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pamphill-pre-school-nursery-144301) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Wimborne Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimborne-kindergarten-ey540893) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Colehill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colehill-nursery-ey296236) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Judy's House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/judys-house-ltd-2693295) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey362707) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls Pre-School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls Pre-School and Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls Pre-School and Nursery take?

Little Owls Pre-School and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Owls Pre-School and Nursery?

You can call 01258 840042 and visit www.little-owls.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603857)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Owls+Pre-School+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJoe-FauO6c0gR00fXeXn51JM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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