# Apple Tree Pre-School

Apple Tree Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Deers Lodge Scout Hut Deerhurst, Soundwell, BRISTOL, BS15 1XH, in Upper Soundwell, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-pre-school-135973  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Deers Lodge Scout Hut Deerhurst, Soundwell, BRISTOL, BS15 1XH
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 0117 956 8749
- Website: http://www.appletreepreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 135973

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135973

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1996 (Reference 135973). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135973)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135973)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135973)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Deers Lodge Scout Hut Deerhurst, Soundwell, BRISTOL, BS15 1XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.473214,-2.500850

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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.

In South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy |  | 5–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Tynings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kings' Forest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| New Horizons Learning Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-soundwell-2734009) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillsides-secret-garden-day-nursery-ey461990) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-ey468963) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ey305073) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Staple Hill Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staple-hill-stars-pre-school-ey449018) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Page Park Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/page-park-preschool-136048) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Tree Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Tree Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Tree Pre-School take?

Apple Tree Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Apple Tree Pre-School?

You can call 0117 956 8749 and visit www.appletreepreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135973)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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