# Explorers PreSchool

Explorers PreSchool is a full-day nursery at St Nicholas CE Primary School, Ash Walk, Henstridge, BA8 0QD, in Henstridge, Somerset. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-preschool-ey253578  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Nicholas CE Primary School, Ash Walk, Henstridge, BA8 0QD
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: EY253578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 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/EY253578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY253578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253578)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253578)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253578)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/96938)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Nicholas CE Primary School, Ash Walk, Henstridge, BA8 0QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.978397,-2.396006

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stalbridge Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stalbridge-pre-school-ey419797) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-ey369814) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 1.9 miles |
| [Jungle Hut Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jungle-hut-pre-school-141105) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey498347) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 5.2 miles |
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [The Balsam Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-balsam-nursery-2545530) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers PreSchool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers PreSchool Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers PreSchool take?

Explorers PreSchool is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers PreSchool?

Templecombe is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253578)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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