# Woodland Day Nursery

Woodland Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Harcourt Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 2JG, in Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 23 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, 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/woodland-day-nursery-2670853  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Harcourt Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 2JG
- Registered places: 23
- Phone: 01202 280430
- Website: http://www.woodlanddaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2670853

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670853

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2670853). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670853)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670853)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670853)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1494078)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Harcourt Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 2JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.728082,-1.825868

- Station: Pokesdown, 0.2 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St James' Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodland Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodland Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fisherman's Walk, 0.4 miles
- Park: Kings Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dreamers Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dreamers-nursery-and-preschool-2871893) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Teddy's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddys-pre-school-ey347366) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tops Pokesdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-pokesdown-ey344955) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingers-n-thumbs-day-nursery-100467) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cats Whiskers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cats-whiskers-day-nursery-100462) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Netanya Nature Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netanya-nature-pre-school-ey561623) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodland Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodland Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 7 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodland Day Nursery take?

Woodland Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodland Day Nursery?

Pokesdown is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodland Day Nursery?

You can call 01202 280430 and visit www.woodlanddaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670853)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodland+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT86LyROfc0gRhMzTnUEERD4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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