Ofsted record

The Barn Nursery School

Wimborne, Dorset · URN 144321

According to Ofsted's inspection on 18 July 2023, The Barn Nursery School in Wimborne, Dorset 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 18 July 2023

    3 years ago

    Ofsted's record for this setting has not changed since.

    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.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 10 January 2018 Good
  4. 17 June 2015 Good
  5. 22 March 2011 Good
  6. 7 June 2007 Good
  7. 19 May 2004 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
144321
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
7 January 1993
Local authority
Dorset

Wimborne, Dorset · BH21 7BE. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register.

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When was The Barn Nursery School last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Barn Nursery School in Wimborne, Dorset was last inspected on 18 July 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 The Barn Nursery School's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated The Barn Nursery School Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has The Barn Nursery School been registered? +

The Barn Nursery School has been registered with Ofsted since 7 January 1993. Its unique reference number (URN) is 144321.

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