# Tops Pokesdown

Tops Pokesdown is a full-day nursery at 4c Wolverton Road, Boscombe, BOURNEMOUTH, BH7 6HT, in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 135 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, 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-pokesdown-ey344955  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4c Wolverton Road, Boscombe, BOURNEMOUTH, BH7 6HT
- Registered places: 135
- Phone: 01202 720111
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-pokesdown/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY344955

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, 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/EY344955

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY344955). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344955)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344955)
- Registered places: 135 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344955)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4c Wolverton Road, Boscombe, BOURNEMOUTH, BH7 6HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.728875,-1.832673

- Station: Pokesdown, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodland Walk, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St James' Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kings Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kings Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kings Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Park School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddy's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddys-pre-school-ey347366) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Netanya Nature Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netanya-nature-pre-school-ey561623) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cats Whiskers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cats-whiskers-day-nursery-100462) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-day-nursery-2670853) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Carmela Coady Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carmela-coady-childcare-2665324) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Bournemouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-bournemouth-2711583) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Pokesdown's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Pokesdown Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Pokesdown take?

Tops Pokesdown is registered with Ofsted for up to 135 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Pokesdown?

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

### What is the nearest station to Tops Pokesdown?

Pokesdown is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Pokesdown?

You can call 01202 720111 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344955)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Pokesdown+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJeQipaj6fc0gRe7JKK5kPC1w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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