# Wimborne Kindergarten

Wimborne Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Wimborne Kindergarten, School Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HQ, in Wimborne Minster, Dorset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimborne-kindergarten-ey540893  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wimborne Kindergarten, School Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07778 597709
- Ofsted URN: EY540893

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 November 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/EY540893

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY540893). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540893)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540893)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540893)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1634572)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wimborne Kindergarten, School Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.802104,-1.990920

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–9 | Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Primary | 5–9 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Pamphill Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Beaucroft Foundation School |  | 4–19 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Dumpton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Merley First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Colehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Hayeswood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [River House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-house-nursery-2743632) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Judy's House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/judys-house-ltd-2693295) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey362707) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pamphill Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pamphill-pre-school-nursery-144301) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wimborne-156231) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Down in The Woods Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/down-in-the-woods-pre-school-ltd-ey350656) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wimborne Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wimborne Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 12 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wimborne Kindergarten take?

Wimborne Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Wimborne Kindergarten?

You can call 07778 597709.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540893)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wimborne+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJwdkaBuykc0gRWQcDj7QylQc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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