# Bathampton Playgroup

Bathampton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Bathampton Village Hall, Holcombe Lane, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6UL, in Bathampton, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bathampton-playgroup-133004  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bathampton Village Hall, Holcombe Lane, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6UL
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 133004

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133004

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1977 (Reference 133004). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133004)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133004)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133004)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/633689)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bathampton Village Hall, Holcombe Lane, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6UL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.393274,-2.322428

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bath and North East Somerset there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathampton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bathford Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| King Edward's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bathwick St Mary Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Batheaston Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Saviours Junior Church School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Saviours Infant Church School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mulberry Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-garden-2683093) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Westwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-nursery-133105) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Alice Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alice-park-nursery-ey363070) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Pepperpot Bathford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperpot-bathford-preschool-133065) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery Grosvenor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-grosvenor-133076) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Scribblers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scribblers-day-nursery-ey332969) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bathampton Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bathampton Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bathampton Playgroup take?

Bathampton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bathampton Playgroup?

Bath Spa is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133004)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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