# Upton Methodist Church Pre-School

Upton Methodist Church Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole, BH16 5NN, in Upton, Dorset. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-methodist-church-pre-school-153445  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole, BH16 5NN
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01202 631915
- Website: https://www.uptonmethodistchurch.net/
- Ofsted URN: 153445

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153445

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 153445). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153445)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153445)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153445)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole, BH16 5NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.739634,-2.037382

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Redwood Road Play Area, 0.2 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 Dorset there are about 2.8 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 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Upton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Yarrells Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bayside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lytchett Minster School | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-2898404) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybirds Playschool LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-playschool-ltd-ey465769) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten Lytchett](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-lytchett-ey561513) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-ey539358) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bayside View Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bayside-view-preschool-2840543) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St. Gabriel's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gabriels-pre-school-2643915) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Upton Methodist Church Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Upton Methodist Church Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Upton Methodist Church Pre-School take?

Upton Methodist Church Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Upton Methodist Church Pre-School?

Hamworthy is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Upton Methodist Church Pre-School?

You can call 01202 631915 and visit www.uptonmethodistchurch.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153445)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Upton+Methodist+Church&query_place_id=ChIJWeT166-oc0gROq3a2Aa3U6M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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