Quality of education
Good
Nursery School
Dorchester Community Nursery School
York Road, Dorchester, DT1 1QA·Dorset council·Ofsted URN: 139333
Sessional day care
Nursery School
2 years 6 months to 5 years
32 places
11 childcare staff
Registered 28 May 1993
Early Years Register
FMS Inspection Score
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Excellent
7.8/10
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Dorchester Community Nursery School is an Ofsted-registered nursery in Dorset. The current provider data lists 32 places. Its current FMS Inspection Score is 7.8/10 (Excellent).
Opening Hours
- Fri
- 08:30-15:30
- Mon
- 08:30-15:30
- Tue
- 08:30-15:30
- Thu
- 08:30-15:30
- Wed
- 08:30-15:30
- Opening schedule
- Open term time
- Full days
- Available
- Half-day sessions
- Not offered
Closed: School Holidays
Contact Information
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Ofsted Inspection
Inspection outcome and judgement breakdown
7.8/10
FMS Inspection Score
Excellent
Based on 4 subcategory ratings
Official Ofsted Grade
Good
Inspected: 25 November 2021
Safeguarding: Yes
Inspection History
25 Nov 2021|Most recent full inspection|Good
4 Nov 2015|Previous full inspection|Good
27 Feb 2009|Earlier full inspection|Outstanding
Inspection Judgements
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
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