# The Barn Nursery School

The Barn Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Stapehill Farm, Uddens Drive, Wimborne, BH21 7BE, in Canford Bottom, Dorset. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-144321  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stapehill Farm, Uddens Drive, Wimborne, BH21 7BE
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01202 872143
- Website: https://thebarnnurseryschoolwimborne.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 144321

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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/16/144321

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 144321). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144321)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144321)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144321)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stapehill Farm, Uddens Drive, Wimborne, BH21 7BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.805097,-1.931104

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayeswood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Colehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Primary | 5–9 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Beaucroft Foundation School |  | 4–19 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Ferndown Upper School | Secondary | 13–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2794925) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chrysalis Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-montessori-nursery-ey479461) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Colehill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colehill-nursery-ey296236) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Caterpillar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-club-144322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wimborne-156231) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Lantern Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lantern-preschool-ey451162) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Barn Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Barn Nursery School Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Barn Nursery School take?

The Barn Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Barn Nursery School?

You can call 01202 872143 and visit thebarnnurseryschoolwimborne.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144321)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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