# St Nicholas Pre-School

St Nicholas Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Nicholas Church, Broadway, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4EP, in Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 52 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 22 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-2887436  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Nicholas Church, Broadway, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4EP
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 07546 889868
- Website: http://www.stnicholaspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2887436

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2887436). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887436)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887436)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887436)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/495252)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Nicholas Church, Broadway, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.721630,-1.780309

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wick Green, 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 from 22 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Mudeford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Day Nursery Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nursery-christchurch-ey546997) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Poppets PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-preschool-2596000) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-ey361917) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-montessori-nursery-school-ey380634) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Stour Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-ey535994) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Twynham House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-2592771) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can St Nicholas Pre-School take?

St Nicholas Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Nicholas Pre-School?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Nicholas Pre-School?

You can call 07546 889868 and visit www.stnicholaspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887436)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.+Nicholas+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJGzUajZCec0gRDvJmoWHloGk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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