# The Caterpillar Club

The Caterpillar Club is a full-day nursery at c/o Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive, FERNDOWN, BH22 9FB, in Ferndown, Dorset. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-club-144322  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: c/o Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive, FERNDOWN, BH22 9FB
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01202 893272
- Website: https://www.thecaterpillarclub.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 144322

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144322

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1997 (Reference 144322). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144322)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144322)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144322)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive, FERNDOWN, BH22 9FB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.801950,-1.898151

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King George's Charity Field, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: King George 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Parley First School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Primary | 5–9 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Oakhurst Community First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ferndown Upper School | Secondary | 13–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| West Moors Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ferndown Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndown-day-nursery-2660806) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow's End Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-montessori-school-ey344005) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hopscotch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-preschool-ey481518) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-forest-nursery-ey562917) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-144321) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Parley Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parley-community-pre-school-2753960) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Caterpillar Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Caterpillar Club Outstanding at its inspection on 26 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Caterpillar Club take?

The Caterpillar Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Caterpillar Club?

You can call 01202 893272 and visit www.thecaterpillarclub.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144322)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Caterpillar+Club&query_place_id=ChIJy3eQKOmic0gRShUHaaMer9M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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