# Muddy Monkies

Muddy Monkies is a full-day nursery at The Downwood, The Downwood Vineyard, Wimborne Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 9HN, in Langton Long Blandford, Dorset. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-monkies-2556170  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Downwood, The Downwood Vineyard, Wimborne Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 9HN
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07598 927207
- Website: http://www.muddymonkies.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2556170

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 July 2022, 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/16/2556170

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2556170). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556170)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556170)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556170)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1198296)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Downwood, The Downwood Vineyard, Wimborne Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 9HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.859418,-2.127892

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Downlands Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Forum Centre |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Blandford School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Archbishop Wake Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archbishop-wake-nursery-2848515) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Archway Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-nursery-school-2845785) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Blandford Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Birch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Panda Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-2891844) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Monkies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muddy Monkies Outstanding at its inspection on 6 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muddy Monkies take?

Muddy Monkies is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Muddy Monkies?

You can call 07598 927207 and visit www.muddymonkies.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556170)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy+Monkies+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJl18Jn7axc0gRxcuBCjx4qX4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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