# Magic Box Pre-School

Magic Box Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Wellow Village Hall, Wellow, BATH, BA2 8QA, in Wellow, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon; 13:00–17:00, Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-box-pre-school-133046  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wellow Village Hall, Wellow, BATH, BA2 8QA
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon; 13:00–17:00, Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01225 637420
- Website: https://www.magicboxpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 133046

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 2023, 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/16/133046

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1996 (Reference 133046). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133046)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133046)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133046)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 08:00–17:00
- Tuesday: 13:00–17:00
- Wednesday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Wellow Village Hall, Wellow, BATH, BA2 8QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.322726,-2.377342

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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.

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 Julian's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Shoscombe Church School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Learning Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-day-nursery-ey468195) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Midford Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-midford-road-2732000) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.4 miles |
| [Laurel Farm Steiner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurel-farm-steiner-kindergarten-2785909) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.5 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-preschool-2782665) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Norton St Philip Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-st-philip-pre-school-ey266916) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 2.6 miles |
| [Combe Down Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/combe-down-nursery-ey383228) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Magic Box Pre-School's opening hours?

Magic Box Pre-School opens 08:00–17:00, Mon; 13:00–17:00, Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed–Fri.

### What is Magic Box Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Magic Box Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Magic Box Pre-School take?

Magic Box Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Magic Box Pre-School?

You can call 01225 637420 and visit www.magicboxpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133046)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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