# The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm is a full-day nursery at Dollman Farm, Houlton, Rugby, CV23 1AL, in Hillmorton, Warwickshire. It is registered for 99 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Old Station Nursery Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-dollman-farm-2651551 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Dollman Farm, Houlton, Rugby, CV23 1AL - Registered places: 99 - Phone: 01788 248996 - Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/houlton/ - Run by: [The Old Station Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-old-station-nursery-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2651551 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 13 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651551 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2651551). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651551) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651551) - Registered places: 99 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651551) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Dollman Farm, Houlton, Rugby, CV23 1AL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.357320,-1.189608 - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Houlton Play Park, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Warwickshire there are about 2.7 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Gabriel's CofE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Houlton School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (February 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Hillmorton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | | 1.4 miles | | Kilsby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles | | Abbots Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | | 1.8 miles | | Abbots Farm Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles | | Ashlawn School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | | 1.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-rugby-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey547439) | Outstanding | | | 1.2 miles | | [Tiny Toes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-pre-school-ey460745) | Outstanding | | | 1.3 miles | | [St George's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-ey242243) | Outstanding | | | 1.9 miles | | [Squirrels Pre-School Rugby Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-rugby-ltd-ey458644) | Good | | | 2.1 miles | | [Crick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crick-pre-school-ey477818) | Good | | | 2.4 miles | | [Wildlings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildlings-preschool-2693206) | Good | | | 2.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm's Ofsted rating? The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm was inspected on 13 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm take? The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm is registered with Ofsted for up to 99 children at any one time. ### Who runs The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm? The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm is run by The Old Station Nursery Limited, which runs 12 nurseries. ### How do I contact The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm? You can call 01788 248996 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651551) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Station+Nursery+Houlton&query_place_id=ChIJQ3r4-ww5d0gRRhNtUN-QtOQ) - 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.