# The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery

The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery is a full-day nursery at Edmondsham Village Hall, Edmondsham, WIMBORNE, BH21 5RF, in Edmondsham, Dorset. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-ey422487  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Edmondsham Village Hall, Edmondsham, WIMBORNE, BH21 5RF
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01725 517807
- Website: http://elves-fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY422487

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422487

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2011 (Reference EY422487). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422487)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422487)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422487)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Edmondsham Village Hall, Edmondsham, WIMBORNE, BH21 5RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.904197,-1.913243

- 2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranborne Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Cranborne Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-2894779) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-ey309359) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-pre-school-and-early-learning-group-144286) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-2790491) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kingswood Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-day-nurseries-limited-ey280673) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Verwood Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/verwood-day-nursery-ltd-ey425643) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery take?

The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery?

You can call 01725 517807 and visit elves-fairieswoodlandnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422487)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elves+and+Fairies+Woodland+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjQVmk9G9c0gR7BxQr34Whco)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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