# Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery

Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ, in Shaftesbury, Dorset. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaftesbury-children-centre-nursery-2535359  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: 2535359

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2535359

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2535359). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2535359)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2535359)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2535359)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1752028)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.011366,-2.185520

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Coombe House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Port Regis Preparatory School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Shaftesbury School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flying Start Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nurseries-ey344676) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Gems (Dorset) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-dorset-limited-2748470) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–17:00 | 4.1 miles |
| [Fontmell Magna Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fontmell-magna-under-fives-ey413949) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elestar-services-ltd-t-a-flying-start-nursery-ey344682) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Tops Gillingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-gillingham-2649112) | Good |  | 06:00–20:00 | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery take?

Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2535359)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shaftesbury+Children%E2%80%99s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJxVf7SRbKc0gRngTEM3HKJKc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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