# Muddy Boots Nursery School

Muddy Boots Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Turlin Moor Childrens Centre, Turlin Road, POOLE, BH16 5AH, in Turlin Moor, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Muddy Boots Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-ey539358  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Turlin Moor Childrens Centre, Turlin Road, POOLE, BH16 5AH
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01202 668577
- Website: http://muddybootsnurseryschool.com/
- Run by: [Muddy Boots Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/muddy-boots-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY539358

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 2024, 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/EY539358

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY539358). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539358)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539358)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539358)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352835)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Turlin Moor Childrens Centre, Turlin Road, POOLE, BH16 5AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.726208,-2.027779

- Station: Hamworthy, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upton Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Yarrells Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Upton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Upton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Lytchett Minster School | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bayside View Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bayside-view-preschool-2840543) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St. Gabriel's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gabriels-pre-school-2643915) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Greenwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-2898404) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ladybirds Playschool LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-playschool-ltd-ey465769) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey292304) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Upton Methodist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-methodist-church-pre-school-153445) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Boots Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muddy Boots Nursery School Good at its inspection on 20 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muddy Boots Nursery School take?

Muddy Boots Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Muddy Boots Nursery School?

Muddy Boots Nursery School is run by Muddy Boots Nursery School Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Muddy Boots Nursery School?

Hamworthy is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Muddy Boots Nursery School?

You can call 01202 668577 and visit muddybootsnurseryschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539358)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy+Boots+Nursery+School+-+Turlin+Moor&query_place_id=ChIJnYWlJRWmc0gRojJ1VBQNToc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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