Nurseries in BH2
107 registered nurseries — 7 Outstanding, 52 Good
Ofsted ratings in BH2
107
Total nurseries
7
Outstanding
52
Good
2
Requires Improvement
46
Not yet rated
Rushcombe First School, Wimborne
The Reading Room, Christchurch
St. Leonards And St. Ives Village Hall, Ringwood
Edmondsham Village Hall, WIMBORNE
Christchurch Infant School, Christchurch
Sports Pavilion, Wimborne
Bournemouth International Centre, BOURNEMOUTH
Avon Heath Country Park, RINGWOOD
Merley Community Centre, WIMBORNE
Sandford St Martins C Of E V A Primary School, Wareham
Why families love BH2
1/100
Family Score
36.35
Crime rate per 1,000
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in BH2
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Nearby areas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in BH2?
BH2 has 107 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 7 are rated Outstanding and 52 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in BH2 are Outstanding or Good?
55% of nurseries in BH2 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in BH2?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in BH2 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in BH2?
Yes — many nurseries in BH2 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.