# Oak Tree Day Nursery

Oak Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St. Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN, in Newton St Loe, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-2704571  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St. Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01225 875780
- Website: http://www.hgdn.co.uk/
- Run by: [Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttercup-barn-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2704571

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 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/16/2704571

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2704571). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704571)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704571)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704571)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St. Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.378888,-2.436709

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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.

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: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twerton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Michaels Junior Church School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Saltford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Oldfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-barn-day-nursery-ltd-ey400741) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hut-pre-school-and-playscheme-962775) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [First Steps Twerton Children's centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-twerton-childrens-centre-ey268656) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery, Saltford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-saltford-133097) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Days Pre-School, Saltford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-saltford-ey313807) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Blossoms Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-nursery-school-ey552131) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Oak Tree Day Nursery's opening hours?

Oak Tree Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Oak Tree Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oak Tree Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oak Tree Day Nursery take?

Oak Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Oak Tree Day Nursery?

Oak Tree Day Nursery is run by Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Oak Tree Day Nursery?

You can call 01225 875780 and visit www.hgdn.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704571)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hidden+Garden+Day+Nursery+%28Oak+Tree%2C+Bath%29&query_place_id=ChIJp0HDofaGcUgR0gc1YW3uJHE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.