# Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth

Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth is a full-day nursery at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, in Holdenhurst, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 131 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-bournemouth-509660  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
- Registered places: 131
- Phone: 01202 300688
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-bournemouth/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 509660

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, 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/16/509660

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 509660). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509660)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509660)
- Registered places: 131 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509660)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/495487)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.748756,-1.821689

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Littledown Centre, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.7 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 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 |
| Park School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Barnabas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-pre-school-100521) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodlea House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlea-house-day-nursery-2653365) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Saviours Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-saviours-preschool-ey501111) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Iford Bridge Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iford-bridge-nursery-and-pre-school-ey467978) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Exton Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exton-road-pre-school-ey561669) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Three Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-pre-school-ey312682) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth take?

Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth is registered with Ofsted for up to 131 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth?

Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth?

Pokesdown is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Day Nurseries - Bournemouth?

You can call 01202 300688 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509660)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Bournemouth+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-aR9WCufc0gRLWtggjVkZFY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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