# First Steps Opportunity Pre School

First Steps Opportunity Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham, BS31 2DY, in Stockwood Vale, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by First Steps (Bath).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-opportunity-pre-school-2744542  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham, BS31 2DY
- Registered places: 14
- Phone: 01225 830972
- Website: https://www.firststepsbath.org.uk/specialist-services/bath-opportunity-pre-school
- Run by: [First Steps (Bath)](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-steps-bath)
- Ofsted URN: 2744542

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744542

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2744542). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744542)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744542)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744542)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham, BS31 2DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.416549,-2.507937

- Station: Keynsham, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kelston Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Keynsham Memorial Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Keyna Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Two Rivers Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chandag Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2021) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Longwell Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Waycroft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Lea Nursery Keynsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-lea-nursery-keynsham-ey472617) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Pirates and Princesses Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pirates-and-princesses-day-nursery-2618258) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery Keynsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-keynsham-ey445914) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avon-valley-nursery-and-preschool-2748227) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Partou Stockwood Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-stockwood-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey221445) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Longwell Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longwell-green-pre-school-ey501436) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Opportunity Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Opportunity Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 16 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Opportunity Pre School take?

First Steps Opportunity Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Steps Opportunity Pre School?

First Steps Opportunity Pre School is run by First Steps (Bath), which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Opportunity Pre School?

Keynsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Steps Opportunity Pre School?

You can call 01225 830972 and visit www.firststepsbath.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2744542)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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