# Mere Pre-School & Nursery

Mere Pre-School & Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Mere School, Springfield Road, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6EW, in Ivy Mead, Wiltshire. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mere-pre-school-and-nursery-ey312232  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mere School, Springfield Road, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6EW
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01747 863337
- Website: https://www.merepreschoolnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY312232

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 10 July 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 19 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312232

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY312232). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312232)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312232)
- 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/EY312232)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/263267)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Mere School, Springfield Road, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.091072,-2.262889

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mere School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-frogs-day-nursery-cic-ey452129) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Tops Gillingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-gillingham-2649112) | Good |  | 06:00–20:00 | 3.1 miles |
| [Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elestar-services-ltd-t-a-flying-start-nursery-ey344682) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Little Gems (Dorset) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-dorset-limited-2748470) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–17:00 | 4.0 miles |
| [Brambles Hindon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-hindon-2530783) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaftesbury-children-centre-nursery-2535359) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mere Pre-School & Nursery's opening hours?

Mere Pre-School & Nursery opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Mere Pre-School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mere Pre-School & Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mere Pre-School & Nursery take?

Mere Pre-School & Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mere Pre-School & Nursery?

You can call 01747 863337 and visit www.merepreschoolnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312232)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mere+Preschool+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ41uHv7bMc0gRkG2SZfrmXmc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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