# Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School

Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Pear Tree Nursery & Preschool, The Horsa Block, Simons Road, Sherborne, DT9 4DN, in Sherborne, Dorset. It is registered for 30 children. It is run by Lower Covey Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pear-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-2836190  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pear Tree Nursery & Preschool, The Horsa Block, Simons Road, Sherborne, DT9 4DN
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01935 814837
- Website: http://peartreenurserysherborne.co.uk/
- Run by: [Lower Covey Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lower-covey-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2836190

## 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 May 2025 (Reference 2836190). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836190)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836190)
- 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/16/2836190)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/995444)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pear Tree Nursery & Preschool, The Horsa Block, Simons Road, Sherborne, DT9 4DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.954451,-2.514337

- Station: Sherborne, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Paddock Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Vale School |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sherborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sherborne Preparatory School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Gryphon School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Forget Me Not Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forget-me-not-day-nursery-2623955) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kaleidoscope Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-day-nursery-ey411243) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harlequins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequins-pre-school-ey490980) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Leweston School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leweston-school-ey308762) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Bradford Abbas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradford-abbas-pre-school-139320) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 3.8 miles |
| [Tops Yeovil](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-yeovil-ey563167) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School take?

Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School?

Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School is run by Lower Covey Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School?

Sherborne is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 01935 814837 and visit peartreenurserysherborne.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2836190)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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