# Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD

Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD is a full-day nursery at 293 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7BA, in Pyrland, Somerset. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Abacus Nursery (SW) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-sw-ltd-ey437978  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 293 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7BA
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01823 288681
- Website: https://www.abacuschildrensnursery.com/
- Run by: [Abacus Nursery (SW) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abacus-nursery-sw-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY437978

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437978

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY437978). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437978)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437978)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437978)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/42513)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 293 Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.035991,-3.101112

- Station: Taunton, 0.9 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Taunton Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lyngford Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsprings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Selworthy Special School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Sky Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| King's College Prep |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Andrew's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring Wellsprings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-wellsprings-2711641) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Taunton Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-opportunity-group-143087) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brook Green Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-early-years-ey316345) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choo-choos-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey457194) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Taunton School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-school-nursery-ey310094) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-sw-ltd-ey393742) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD Outstanding at its inspection on 9 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD take?

Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD?

Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD is run by Abacus Nursery (SW) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD?

You can call 01823 288681 and visit www.abacuschildrensnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437978)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH_ibfDb0bUgRsPpbRw4ufPE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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