# Tops Day Nursery Christchurch

Tops Day Nursery Christchurch is a full-day nursery at Priory Hall, Whitehall, Christchurch, BH23 1DE, in Wick, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nursery-christchurch-ey546997  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Priory Hall, Whitehall, Christchurch, BH23 1DE
- Registered places: 77
- Phone: 01202 481729
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-christchurch/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY546997

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 January 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.

Inspection history:

- 21 January 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 3 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546997

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY546997). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546997)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546997)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546997)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Priory Hall, Whitehall, Christchurch, BH23 1DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.732078,-1.777108

- Station: Christchurch, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Quomps, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Druitt Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: New Zealand Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wick Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Two Riversmeet Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: The Quomps 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Somerford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Mudeford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppets PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-preschool-2596000) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Stour Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-ey535994) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Twynham House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-2592771) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-preschool-christchurch-infants-2801112) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Nicholas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-2887436) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-castle-montessori-nursery-school-ey380634) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Day Nursery Christchurch's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Day Nursery Christchurch Good at its inspection on 21 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Day Nursery Christchurch take?

Tops Day Nursery Christchurch is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Day Nursery Christchurch?

Tops Day Nursery Christchurch is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Day Nursery Christchurch?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Day Nursery Christchurch?

You can call 01202 481729 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546997)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Christchurch+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ85AhSaOec0gRgMWGx7ZO6k8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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