# First Class Nurseries

First Class Nurseries is a full-day nursery at British Red Cross Society, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, TA6 5JT, in Eastover, Somerset. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nurseries-ey548852  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: British Red Cross Society, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, TA6 5JT
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01278 424450
- Website: https://firstclassnurseriesbridgwater.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY548852

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 2025, 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/EY548852

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY548852). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548852)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548852)
- 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/EY548852)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1005266)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: British Red Cross Society, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, TA6 5JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.125128,-2.997256

- Station: Bridgwater, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eastover Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Blake Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Eastover Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastover Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Polden Bower School |  | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hamp Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St John and St Francis Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bridgwater College Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Olive Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-olive-tree-nursery-ey409425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Crickets Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-pre-school-ey552864) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bridgwater College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgwater-college-childcare-centre-142750) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Westover Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westover-little-stars-pre-school-ey358881) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Adventures Nursery (Bridgwater)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-bridgwater-2696181) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids N Co Dragons Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-n-co-dragons-playgroup-142898) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are First Class Nurseries's opening hours?

First Class Nurseries opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is First Class Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Class Nurseries Good at its inspection on 22 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Class Nurseries take?

First Class Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Class Nurseries?

Bridgwater is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Class Nurseries?

You can call 01278 424450 and visit firstclassnurseriesbridgwater.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548852)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Class+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJETJ6kmsIckgRE6xhrxnlEMk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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