# St John's Church Pre-School Nursery

St John's Church Pre-School Nursery is a full-day nursery at 384 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AA, in Upper Parkstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-church-pre-school-nursery-109595  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 384 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01202 740261
- Website: http://www.stjohnschurchpreschoolnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109595

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 April 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/16/109595

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 109595). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109595)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109595)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109595)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 384 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.729089,-1.939829

- Station: Parkstone (Dorset), 0.6 miles
- Station: Branksome, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Uppleby Road Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Uppleby Road Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Turners Nursery, 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Quay School |  | 5–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-education-limited-ey219327) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-care-ey455867) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-gables-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ashley-cross-ey562999) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bibury Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bibury-kindergarten-2893510) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-poole-montessori-day-nursery-ey492005) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Parkstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-parkstone-ey550249) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Church Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Church Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Church Pre-School Nursery take?

St John's Church Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Church Pre-School Nursery?

Parkstone (Dorset) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St John's Church Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 01202 740261 and visit www.stjohnschurchpreschoolnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109595)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Johns+Church+Pre-School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJDepA8Eahc0gR39pE5-BS2Rg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.