# The Orchard Nursery

The Orchard Nursery is a full-day nursery at Durdells Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9EH, in Bear Cross, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 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-orchard-nursery-ey486441  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Durdells Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9EH
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01202 582228
- Website: http://www.theorchardneighbourhoodnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY486441

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 August 2022, 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/EY486441

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY486441). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486441)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486441)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486441)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Durdells Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.767249,-1.911924

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millhams Mead, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cornerstone Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kinson Village Green, 0.5 miles
- Park: Pelhams, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Poole Lane Meadows play area, 0.3 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Elm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kinson Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kingsleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bearwood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hill View Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Kinson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-kinson-2662276) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingley-and-family-specialist-early-years-centre-2782894) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Bearwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-bearwood-2665957) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Redhill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redhill-day-nursery-ey402156) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Crescent View Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-view-preschool-2833064) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Chicks Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chicks-day-nursery-and-preschool-2808389) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Orchard Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Orchard Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 15 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Orchard Nursery take?

The Orchard Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Orchard Nursery?

You can call 01202 582228 and visit www.theorchardneighbourhoodnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486441)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Orchard+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuwYUpMqjc0gRhf-_JUEN0GU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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