# Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Bournemouth University, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB, in Talbot Village, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 91 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/talbot-woods-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey305398 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Bournemouth University, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB - Registered places: 91 - Phone: 01202 965577 - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY305398 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305398 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY305398). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305398) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305398) - Registered places: 91 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305398) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1358637) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Bournemouth University, Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.742981,-1.897154 - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Talbot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Langside School | | 2–19 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Talbot Heath School | | 2–19 | | yes | 0.8 miles | | Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Kingsleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Winton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Mini Mice Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-mice-pre-school-2696100) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Kindred Bournemouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-bournemouth-ey463516) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Talbot Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/talbot-park-nursery-2652223) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Talbot View PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/talbot-view-preschool-ey365502) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Bournemouth Day Nursery - Talbot Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bournemouth-day-nursery-talbot-woods-ey408185) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Winton Pre-School Little Explorers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winton-pre-school-little-explorers-ltd-2753785) | Report card Nov 2025 | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School was inspected on 3 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School take? Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 91 children at any one time. ### Who runs Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School? Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School? Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School? You can call 01202 965577. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305398) - 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.