# Orchard Day Nursery

Orchard Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Orchard Day Nursery, Trinity C of E V A First School, Coopers Lane, VERWOOD, BH31 7PG, in Verwood, Dorset. It is registered for 80 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Orchard Nursery (Verwood) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-ey309359  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Orchard Day Nursery, Trinity C of E V A First School, Coopers Lane, VERWOOD, BH31 7PG
- Registered places: 80
- Run by: [Orchard Nursery (Verwood) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orchard-nursery-verwood-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY309359

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309359

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY309359). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309359)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309359)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309359)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1922580)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Orchard Day Nursery, Trinity C of E V A First School, Coopers Lane, VERWOOD, BH31 7PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.885501,-1.877202

- Park: Verwood Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Verwood Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Champtoceaux Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Verwood Recreation Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Eastworth Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England First School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Hillside Community First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Verwood Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Emmanuel Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-2894779) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-pre-school-and-early-learning-group-144286) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-2790491) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Verwood Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/verwood-day-nursery-ltd-ey425643) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-ey422487) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kingswood Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-day-nurseries-limited-ey280673) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orchard Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Orchard Day Nursery was inspected on 2 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Orchard Day Nursery take?

Orchard Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Orchard Day Nursery?

Orchard Day Nursery is run by Orchard Nursery (Verwood) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309359)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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