# Wrens Nursery

Wrens Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Hooke Court, Beaminster, DT8 3NX, in Hooke, Dorset. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrens-nursery-ey539930  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hooke Court, Beaminster, DT8 3NX
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01308 862879
- Website: https://www.wrensnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY539930

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 January 2025, 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/EY539930

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY539930). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539930)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539930)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539930)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hooke Court, Beaminster, DT8 3NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.801919,-2.666277

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 2.8 miles |
| Beaminster School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 3.4 miles |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 3.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beaminster Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaminster-playgroup-ey378660) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Acorns Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-playgroup-ey281575) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Maiden Newton Childcare Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maiden-newton-childcare-provision-ey493345) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Barn Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owls-nursery-ey361933) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Bradpole Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradpole-preschool-ey358101) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Mosterton Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mosterton-preschool-ey554763) | Good |  | 08:45–15:15 | 5.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wrens Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wrens Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 20 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wrens Nursery take?

Wrens Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Wrens Nursery?

You can call 01308 862879 and visit www.wrensnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539930)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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