--- title: "St Andrews Pre-School, Bridport | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-dt6-3bj-139362 description: "St Andrews Pre-School in Bridport — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # St Andrews Pre-School in Bridport Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · St Andrew's Road, Bridport, DT6 3BJ · Dorset Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Dorset ## About this early years setting St Andrew's Pre-school in Bridport, Dorset, offers high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years and 11 months. Housed in a Victorian building with two playrooms, the preschool also boasts a secure outdoor play area featuring a large covered sandpit, playhouse, and climbing frame. The curriculum is enriched by regular Forest School sessions, held twice weekly throughout the year, irrespective of weather conditions. The preschool is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects its community, with a focus on supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They operate during term-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, offering flexible attendance options for children. The preschool actively encourages parental involvement and aims to provide an environment where every child feels secure and valued. Our ethos We aim to create a rich and diverse pre-school environment to reflect the social and cultural diversity in our community. What it's like Children flourish and thrive at this very welcoming and friendly setting. Staff interact warmly with them and are very kind and caring. They know the children well. Staff are very supportive and encouraging of children. Children are happy and extremely confident, showing high levels of self-esteem. There is an ambitious curriculum that successfully challenges children to make the best possible progress across all areas of learning. Forest School Victorian building Outdoor play area SEND support ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://wordpress.com/reader/feeds/112854716) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm, during term-time Age range 2yrs to 4yrs 11mths Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Andrews Pre-School Last inspected 17 January 2024 · Janet Armstrong Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children flourish and thrive at this very welcoming and friendly setting. - There is an ambitious curriculum that successfully challenges children to make the best possible progress. - Staff have high expectations for all children and promote these well through their positive interactions and guidance. - Children learn to solve problems, such as fixing guttering outdoors to continue experiments. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress from their starting points. Areas to develop - 1 make better use of group times, to encourage children to focus more and fully benefit from the learning opportunities. Inspection #10317395 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239126) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report very positively on the excellent communication with staff and how well they are involved in their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and key persons work very well with other professionals and parents to ensure that gaps close quickly. Targeted support means children flourish and benefit fully from their experiences. Outdoor space Children learn to solve problems. For example, outdoors, when some guttering moves, preventing the balls from rolling into the pit, children look to see what is wrong and correct it, handling the awkward pipes themselves to continue with their experiments. Inspection history Date: September 2004 - February 2024 Good - January 2024 Good - June 2018 Good - May 2018 Good - August 2014 Good - July 2014 Good - April 2010 Requires improvement - April 2007 Good - September 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about St Andrews Pre-School ### What is St Andrews Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for St Andrews Pre-School? ### What age range does St Andrews Pre-School cater for? ### What are the opening hours for St Andrews Pre-School? ### Does St Andrews Pre-School offer support for children with special educational needs? ### Does St Andrews Pre-School incorporate Forest School sessions? ### How can I contact St Andrews Pre-School? ## About the setting St Andrew's Pre-School first registered in 1975 and has been in its current premises since 1997. It is run by a parent committee and operates from premises in Bridport, Dorset. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. There are eight staff employed, all of whom hold childcare qualifications at level 3. URN 139362 Registered person St Andrews Pre-School Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Bridport Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Andrews Pre-School. - Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Sunny Days Bridport Bridport · DT6 3QE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-bridport-dt6-3qe-2858068 - Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Wonderland Day Nursery and Pre-school Bridport · DT6 3RR 4.2(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-day-nursery-and-pre-school-dt6-3rr-2852065 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bradpole Preschool Bridport · DT6 3DT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bradpole-preschool-dt6-3dt-ey358101 See all nurseries in Bridport →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bridport ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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