# Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC

Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC is a full-day nursery at Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AJ, in Sandford Woods, Dorset. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandford-st-martins-nursery-school-cic-ey486962  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AJ
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01929 558122
- Ofsted URN: EY486962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 February 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/EY486962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY486962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486962)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486962)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandford, Wareham, BH20 7AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.709023,-2.097943

- Station: Holton Heath, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Woodlands Play Area, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Childcare Nature Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-childcare-nature-nursery-limited-2605945) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wareham-144329) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Focus Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/focus-nursery-school-ey309109) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bizzybeez Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzybeez-childcare-ltd-2755348) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Stoborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stoborough-nursery-153468) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten Lytchett](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-lytchett-ey561513) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC Good at its inspection on 29 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC take?

Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC?

Holton Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC?

You can call 01929 558122.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486962)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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