# Winfrith Pre-School

Winfrith Pre-School is a full-day nursery at School Lane, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8JL, in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winfrith-pre-school-153448  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Lane, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8JL
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01305 851877
- Website: https://www.winfrithnewburgh.org.uk/winfrith-school
- Ofsted URN: 153448

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 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/16/153448

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 153448). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153448)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153448)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153448)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/976507)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.662606,-2.271249

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 2.3 miles |
| Wool Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 2.5 miles |
| Bovington Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 2.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bovington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovington-nursery-ey540642) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadmayne-and-west-knighton-pre-school-139324) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Preston Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-pre-school-ltd-ey474916) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Puddletown Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddletown-pre-school-ey473896) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Focus Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/focus-nursery-school-ey309109) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wareham-144329) | Good |  |  | 7.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Winfrith Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Winfrith Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Winfrith Pre-School take?

Winfrith Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Winfrith Pre-School?

You can call 01305 851877 and visit www.winfrithnewburgh.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153448)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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