# Sturminster Marshall Pre-School

Sturminster Marshall Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Sturminster Marshall Pre School, Rear of 78a High Street, Sturminster Marshall, WIMBORNE, BH21 4AY, in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sturminster-marshall-pre-school-144318  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sturminster Marshall Pre School, Rear of 78a High Street, Sturminster Marshall, WIMBORNE, BH21 4AY
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01258 858395
- Website: http://sturminstermarshallpreschool.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 144318

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, 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/16/144318

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 144318). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144318)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144318)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144318)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1918042)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sturminster Marshall Pre School, Rear of 78a High Street, Sturminster Marshall, WIMBORNE, BH21 4AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.795948,-2.071749

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Marshall First School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-nursery-ey445921) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Mini Munchkins Day Nursery And After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-munchkins-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-2502785) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [The Chapel In The Valley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chapel-in-the-valley-pre-school-ey490001) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Pamphill Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pamphill-pre-school-nursery-144301) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-2501807) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Corfe Mullen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-corfe-mullen-ey459134) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sturminster Marshall Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sturminster Marshall Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sturminster Marshall Pre-School take?

Sturminster Marshall Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sturminster Marshall Pre-School?

You can call 01258 858395 and visit sturminstermarshallpreschool.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144318)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sturminster+Marshall+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJjaBmdpqvc0gR6PxV3MExi1E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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