# Banwell Buddies

Banwell Buddies is a sessional pre-school at Rear of Banwell Primary School, West Street, BANWELL, BS29 6DB, in Banwell, North Somerset. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banwell-buddies-115232  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rear of Banwell Primary School, West Street, BANWELL, BS29 6DB
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01934 822233
- Ofsted URN: 115232

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 2021, 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/16/115232

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 115232). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115232)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115232)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115232)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/655903)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rear of Banwell Primary School, West Street, BANWELL, BS29 6DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.327641,-2.866691

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Somerset there are about 2.9 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Winscombe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Sandford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Future Stars Coaching at Winscombe Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-winscombe-primary-school-2835605) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-montessori-nursery-school-2659113) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Busy Buddies Daycare Nursery At Puxton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-buddies-daycare-nursery-at-puxton-park-2577636) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Weston Super Mare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-weston-super-mare-ey222370) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Owls Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-pre-school-2631207) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Weston-Super-Mare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-weston-super-mare-ey563280) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Banwell Buddies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Banwell Buddies Good at its inspection on 14 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Banwell Buddies take?

Banwell Buddies is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Banwell Buddies?

You can call 01934 822233.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115232)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banwell+Buddies+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJNTgWB-73cUgRewTVCcgiPK0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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