# Radipole Preschool

Radipole Preschool is a full-day nursery at Ratcliffe Hall, 1 Queens Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5EX, in Radipole, Dorset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radipole-preschool-141000  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ratcliffe Hall, 1 Queens Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5EX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07966 736919
- Website: http://www.radipolepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 141000

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/16/141000

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 141000). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141000)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141000)
- 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/16/141000)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ratcliffe Hall, 1 Queens Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.628770,-2.464288

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Radipole Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Radipole Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Dorchester Road 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radipole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wyvern Academy |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Conifers Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Humpty's House Pre-school & Kool Kidz Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humptys-house-pre-school-and-kool-kidz-club-2885583) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jelly Babies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-babies-day-nursery-140994) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Scallywags Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-child-care-centre-ey384987) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey463901) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Firs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-firs-day-nursery-141017) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Beans Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-daycare-limited-2729099) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Radipole Preschool Good at its inspection on 13 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Radipole Preschool take?

Radipole Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

Weymouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Radipole Preschool?

You can call 07966 736919 and visit www.radipolepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/141000)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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