# The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants is a sessional pre-school at Christchurch Infant School, Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE, in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-preschool-christchurch-infants-2801112 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Christchurch Infant School, Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE - Registered places: 30 - Phone: 01202 485851 - Website: https://www.christchurchinf.dorset.sch.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2801112 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 February 2025, 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/16/2801112 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2801112). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801112) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801112) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801112) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1831526) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Christchurch Infant School, Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.739561,-1.785388 - Station: Christchurch, 0.1 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: New Zealand Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Iford Meadows, 0.4 miles - Park: Druitt Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Christchurch Junior School Hard Courts, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) | | under 0.1 miles | | Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | | under 0.1 miles | | The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.6 miles | | Twynham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) | | 1.1 miles | | Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | | 1.1 miles | | St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | | 1.1 miles | | St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Twynham House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-2592771) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Stour Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-ey535994) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Three Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-pre-school-ey312682) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Tops Day Nursery Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nursery-christchurch-ey546997) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Kings Castle Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-lodge-2680243) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Poppets PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-preschool-2596000) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants Good at its inspection on 5 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants take? The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants? Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants? You can call 01202 485851 and visit www.christchurchinf.dorset.sch.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801112) - 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.