# Puddletown Pre-School

Puddletown Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Puddletown First School, Dorchester Road, Dorchester, DT2 8FZ, in Puddletown, Dorset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddletown-pre-school-ey473896  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Puddletown First School, Dorchester Road, Dorchester, DT2 8FZ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01305 849533
- Website: https://www.puddletown-preschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY473896

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473896

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY473896). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473896)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473896)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473896)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1057559)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Puddletown First School, Dorchester Road, Dorchester, DT2 8FZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.748590,-2.349353

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puddletown Church of England First School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds at MSA First School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-at-msa-first-school-2759224) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Robins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-2813369) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Dorchester Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorchester-community-nursery-school-139333) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadmayne-and-west-knighton-pre-school-139324) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Charminster Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charminster-preschool-ey337568) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-ey454946) | Requires improvement |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddletown Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddletown Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddletown Pre-School take?

Puddletown Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puddletown Pre-School?

You can call 01305 849533 and visit www.puddletown-preschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473896)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddletown+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJs_C1g9xZckgRsZRCF1EijWo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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