# Free Rangers Forest School Nursery

Free Rangers Forest School Nursery is a full-day nursery at Welton Manor Farm House, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton, RADSTOCK, BA3 2BW, in Welton, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 115 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–17:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/free-rangers-forest-school-nursery-ey441642  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Welton Manor Farm House, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton, RADSTOCK, BA3 2BW
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–17:00, Fri
- Registered places: 115
- Phone: 01761 411328
- Website: http://www.freerangers.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY441642

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2023, 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/EY441642

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY441642). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441642)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441642)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441642)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/204904)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–18:00
- Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Welton Manor Farm House, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton, RADSTOCK, BA3 2BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.293457,-2.474446

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: West Clewes Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Universal Farm |  | 4–7 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Welton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fosse Way School |  | 3–19 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Longvernal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hidden Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hidden-garden-day-nursery-2623875) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-nursery-ey493549) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunflowers Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-nursery-limited-ey280208) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-star-nursery-ey425701) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mogghill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mogghill-nursery-school-2566898) | Good |  | 08:45–15:15 | 1.2 miles |
| [St Nicholas Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-ey417834) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Free Rangers Forest School Nursery's opening hours?

Free Rangers Forest School Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–17:00, Fri.

### What is Free Rangers Forest School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Free Rangers Forest School Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Free Rangers Forest School Nursery take?

Free Rangers Forest School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Free Rangers Forest School Nursery?

You can call 01761 411328 and visit www.freerangers.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441642)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Free+Rangers+Forest+School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJB0czbXEockgRHCABUuqxncw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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