# Pouncing Panthers Pre School

Pouncing Panthers Pre School is a full-day nursery at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4TR, in Somerford, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 50 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pouncing-panthers-pre-school-2894544  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4TR
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01425 541353
- Website: https://www.pouncingpanthers.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2894544

## 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 2026 (Reference 2894544). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894544)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894544)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894544)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1717302)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4TR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.738030,-1.739533

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Waterman’s Adventure Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Waterman’s Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mudeford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Somerford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Burton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Grange School | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-2546498) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-christchurch-2883087) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mudeford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mudeford-pre-school-144296) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Pre-School On The Marsh CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-on-the-marsh-cic-ey492194) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mudeford Wood Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mudeford-wood-playgroup-2856960) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Burton Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burton-day-nursery-ltd-ey100752) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Pouncing Panthers Pre School take?

Pouncing Panthers Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Pouncing Panthers Pre School?

Hinton Admiral is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pouncing Panthers Pre School?

You can call 01425 541353 and visit www.pouncingpanthers.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894544)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pouncing+Panthers+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJZabKzpCdc0gRtBBdg9TvizE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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