# RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down

RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down is a full-day nursery at Qinetiq, Ministry Of Defence, Boscombe Down, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 0JF, in Amesbury South, Wiltshire. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-boscombe-down-2782630  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Qinetiq, Ministry Of Defence, Boscombe Down, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 0JF
- Registered places: 54
- Run by: [Rafa Kidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rafa-kidz-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2782630

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, 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/16/2782630

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2782630). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782630)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782630)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782630)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1602031)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Qinetiq, Ministry Of Defence, Boscombe Down, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 0JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.164571,-1.757729

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Raleigh Crescent Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Harvard Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Dunford Close Park, 0.2 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 Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Archer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King's Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Stonehenge School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-preschool-ltd-2519751) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Finkley Amesbury Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finkley-amesbury-nursery-and-pre-school-2519685) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kindred Parsonage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-parsonage-ey448282) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Puddleducks Day Nursery Amesbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-amesbury-2805672) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-under-fives-2861036) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Haig Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-haig-day-nursery-ey241696) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down take?

RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down?

RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down is run by Rafa Kidz Limited, which runs 20 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782630)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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