# St. Gabriel's Pre-School

St. Gabriel's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Gabriels Centre, Keysworth Road, Poole, BH16 5BH, in Turlin Moor, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 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/st-gabriels-pre-school-2643915  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Gabriels Centre, Keysworth Road, Poole, BH16 5BH
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01202 678333
- Website: http://www.stgabrielspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2643915

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 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/16/2643915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2643915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2643915)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2643915)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2643915)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352961)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Gabriels Centre, Keysworth Road, Poole, BH16 5BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.725927,-2.024965

- Station: Hamworthy, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upton Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Dawkins Road Play Area, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Yarrells Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Upton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Upton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Cornerstone Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Poole High School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bayside View Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bayside-view-preschool-2840543) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-ey539358) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey292304) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ladybirds Playschool LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-playschool-ltd-ey465769) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Greenwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-2898404) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Upton Methodist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-methodist-church-pre-school-153445) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Gabriel's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Gabriel's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Gabriel's Pre-School take?

St. Gabriel's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Gabriel's Pre-School?

Hamworthy is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Gabriel's Pre-School?

You can call 01202 678333 and visit www.stgabrielspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2643915)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Gabriels+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJpY9FSGqmc0gRdYnkjn5rYJg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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