# The Beacon Church Preschool

The Beacon Church Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Canford Heath United Reform Church, 1-3 Mitchell Road, POOLE, BH17 8UE, in Canford Heath, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-church-preschool-109555  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Canford Heath United Reform Church, 1-3 Mitchell Road, POOLE, BH17 8UE
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07493 071878
- Website: https://beaconchurchpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109555

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, 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/16/109555

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 109555). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109555)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109555)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109555)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Canford Heath United Reform Church, 1-3 Mitchell Road, POOLE, BH17 8UE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.741126,-1.965104

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Assault course, 0.3 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Canford Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Longspee Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Haymoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ad Astra Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ocean Academy Poole | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey405332) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-day-nursery-canford-heath-511373) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Explorers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-explorers-pre-school-ey545402) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Parkstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-parkstone-ey550249) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jumping Jellybeans Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jellybeans-pre-school-ey292363) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Old School House Cabot Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-cabot-lane-2762850) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Beacon Church Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Beacon Church Preschool Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Beacon Church Preschool take?

The Beacon Church Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Beacon Church Preschool?

Parkstone (Dorset) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Beacon Church Preschool?

You can call 07493 071878 and visit beaconchurchpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109555)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Beacon+Church+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJdRFmZ6mmc0gR64O7q8lUdbs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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