# Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd

Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Clays End Farm, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9JE, in Newton St Loe, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 67 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-barn-day-nursery-ltd-ey400741  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clays End Farm, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9JE
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 01225 874003
- Website: http://www.hgdn.co.uk/
- Run by: [Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttercup-barn-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY400741

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, 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/EY400741

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2009 (Reference EY400741). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400741)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400741)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400741)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1498222)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Clays End Farm, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376775,-2.418239

- Park: Pennyquick Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twerton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michaels Junior Church School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Roundhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Newbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Oldfield Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Oldfield Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hut-pre-school-and-playscheme-962775) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [First Steps Twerton Children's centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-twerton-childrens-centre-ey268656) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Oak Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-2704571) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Blossoms Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-nursery-school-ey552131) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-133067) | Good |  | 08:30–16:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [The Little Bambinos Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-bambinos-nursery-2674431) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd take?

Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd?

Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd is run by Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd?

Oldfield Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01225 874003 and visit www.hgdn.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400741)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hidden+Garden+Day+Nursery+%28Buttercup+Barn%2C+Bath%29&query_place_id=ChIJNeinh6fzdUgRpk7RU1R8Sqk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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