# Mudeford Wood Playgroup

Mudeford Wood Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 250 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5ET, in Highcliffe, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 60 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mudeford-wood-playgroup-2856960  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 250 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5ET
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 07851 310217
- Website: https://mwplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2856960

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2856960). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856960)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856960)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856960)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1351832)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 250 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.740864,-1.703867

- Station: Hinton Admiral, 0.9 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highcliffe Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Nea Meadows Local Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Highcliffe Play Area, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Highcliffe School | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dell Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dell-cottage-day-nursery-ey315470) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-pre-school-nursery-and-outdoor-adventurers-2524828) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Pouncing Panthers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pouncing-panthers-pre-school-2894544) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-2863005) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Learners Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-2740708) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery (New Milton) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-new-milton-limited-2833670) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Mudeford Wood Playgroup take?

Mudeford Wood Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mudeford Wood Playgroup?

Hinton Admiral is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mudeford Wood Playgroup?

You can call 07851 310217 and visit mwplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856960)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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