# West Cliff Pre-School

West Cliff Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8BE, in Westbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, 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/west-cliff-pre-school-ey563105  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8BE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07825 215071
- Ofsted URN: EY563105

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 2021, 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/EY563105

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference EY563105). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563105)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563105)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563105)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.717598,-1.900127

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Alum Chine Play Area, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Talbot Heath School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth | All-through | 4–19 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Martin's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Annabel's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annabels-nursery-2735027) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2835256) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Three Gables Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-gables-day-nursery-ey410081) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nemos-nursery-and-pre-school-ey406049) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-109547) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Poole](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-poole-2861154) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Cliff Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Cliff Pre-School Good at its inspection on 26 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Cliff Pre-School take?

West Cliff Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to West Cliff Pre-School?

Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact West Cliff Pre-School?

You can call 07825 215071.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563105)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Cliff+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJUXoVE6Whc0gRlO_9CBVgnxk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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