# Puffins Preschool

Puffins Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 120 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3QJ, in West Southbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-preschool-ey278341  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 120 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3QJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07745 275079
- Website: http://www.puffinspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY278341

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2024, 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/EY278341

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2003 (Reference EY278341). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278341)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278341)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278341)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/494447)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 120 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.725371,-1.808412

- Station: Pokesdown, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Seafield Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fisherman's Walk, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bears Hideaway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-hideaway-nursery-ey335199) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastle-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-ey440853) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingers-n-thumbs-day-nursery-100467) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Seaward Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seaward-day-nursery-ey315405) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-ey361917) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Dreamers Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dreamers-nursery-and-preschool-2871893) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puffins Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puffins Preschool Good at its inspection on 1 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puffins Preschool take?

Puffins Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Puffins Preschool?

Pokesdown is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puffins Preschool?

You can call 07745 275079 and visit www.puffinspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278341)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffins+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJu83P2eCec0gR5ILSQsQm_Vo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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