# Panda Pre School

Panda Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Panda Pre School, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN, in Bryanston, Dorset. It is registered for 57 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-2891844  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Panda Pre School, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01258 458151
- Website: https://pandapreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2891844

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2891844). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891844)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891844)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891844)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 March 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/994258)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Panda Pre School, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.864144,-2.172488

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milldown CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Forum Centre |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bryanston School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Durweston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Blandford School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blandford Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blandford-opportunity-group-141094) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Archbishop Wake Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archbishop-wake-nursery-2848515) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Birch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Muddy Monkies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-monkies-2556170) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Archway Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-nursery-school-2845785) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Panda Pre School take?

Panda Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Panda Pre School?

You can call 01258 458151 and visit pandapreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891844)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Panda+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ4WPfdi2yc0gRVYFCqgLKcUg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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