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Nurseries in DT8

3 registered nurseries — 2 Outstanding, 1 Good

Ofsted ratings in DT8

3

Total nurseries

2

Outstanding

1

Good

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Mosterton Preschool
Good Old inspection

Fairoak Way, Beaminster

28 places
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Outstanding

Beaminster St. Mary's Academy, Beaminster

21 places
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Wrens Nursery
Outstanding

Hooke Court, Beaminster

27 places

Why families love DT8

84.1/100

Family Score

0.45

Crime rate per 1,000

Getting around DT8

Average property price: £355,225

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in DT8

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nurseries are in DT8?

DT8 has 3 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 1 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in DT8 are Outstanding or Good?

100% of nurseries in DT8 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Which is the best-rated nursery in DT8?

You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in DT8 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.

Are there funded nursery places in DT8?

Yes — many nurseries in DT8 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.