# Dad's The Word

Dad's The Word is a full-day nursery at Glen View, Ludlow Road, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 5NQ, in Oldbury, Shropshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dads-the-word-ey538064  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Glen View, Ludlow Road, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 5NQ
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07947 300530
- Website: http://www.dadstheword.net/
- Ofsted URN: EY538064

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/EY538064

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY538064). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538064)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538064)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538064)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1009433)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Glen View, Ludlow Road, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 5NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.528684,-2.439001

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School,  A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Oldbury Wells School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bridgnorth Endowed School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-nursery-ey541413) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Green House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-house-nursery-2739051) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hidden Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hidden-treasures-224193) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Barrow Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barrow-village-pre-school-ey540256) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Little Woodlings Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodlings-nursery-ltd-2602373) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Highley Minors Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highley-minors-childcare-centre-ey290170) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dad's The Word's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dad's The Word Good at its inspection on 5 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dad's The Word take?

Dad's The Word is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Dad's The Word?

You can call 07947 300530 and visit www.dadstheword.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538064)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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