# The Old School Nursery

The Old School Nursery is a full-day nursery at West Street, Shapwick, Blandford, DT11 9LB, in Shapwick, Dorset. It is registered for 59 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 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-nursery-ey445921  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West Street, Shapwick, Blandford, DT11 9LB
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 01258 857922
- Website: http://www.theoldschoolnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY445921

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 April 2022, 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/EY445921

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY445921). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445921)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445921)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445921)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1530778)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Street, Shapwick, Blandford, DT11 9LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.815804,-2.091096

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Marshall First School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sturminster Marshall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sturminster-marshall-pre-school-144318) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Scamps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-preschool-141113) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Muddy Monkies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-monkies-2556170) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Pamphill Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pamphill-pre-school-nursery-144301) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Birch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birch-preschool-141119) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Mini Munchkins Day Nursery And After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-munchkins-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-2502785) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Old School Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Old School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01258 857922 and visit www.theoldschoolnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445921)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgWQ0aqOxc0gREaUXV5GxdKA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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