Ofsted record

Explorers at Herston

High Street, Swanage · URN 2653000

According to Ofsted's inspection on 26 September 2023, Explorers at Herston in High Street, Swanage was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 26 September 2023

    2 years ago

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

On the register

Ofsted URN
2653000
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Sessional day care
Registered since
18 August 2021
Local authority
Dorset

High Street, Swanage · BH19 2PH. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was Explorers at Herston last inspected by Ofsted? +

Explorers at Herston in High Street, Swanage was last inspected on 26 September 2023, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is Explorers at Herston's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated Explorers at Herston Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has Explorers at Herston been registered? +

Explorers at Herston has been registered with Ofsted since 18 August 2021. Its unique reference number (URN) is 2653000.

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