# Parley Community Pre School

Parley Community Pre School is a sessional pre-school at West Parley Community Hub, 275 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SQ, in Dudsbury, Dorset. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parley-community-pre-school-2753960  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: West Parley Community Hub, 275 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01202 942296
- Website: https://parleypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2753960

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753960

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2753960). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753960)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753960)
- 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/16/2753960)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Parley Community Hub, 275 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.782905,-1.877527

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Parley Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: West Parley Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Parley First School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kinson Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Epiphany School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-forest-nursery-ey562917) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey550343) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow's End Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-montessori-school-ey344005) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Redhill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redhill-day-nursery-ey402156) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ferndown Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndown-day-nursery-2660806) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Kinson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-kinson-2662276) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Parley Community Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Parley Community Pre School was inspected on 20 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Parley Community Pre School take?

Parley Community Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Parley Community Pre School?

You can call 01202 942296 and visit parleypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753960)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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