# Pepperpot Bathford Preschool

Pepperpot Bathford Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7UB, in Bathford, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperpot-bathford-preschool-133065  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7UB
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 133065

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 February 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/16/133065

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1997 (Reference 133065). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133065)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133065)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133065)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/205273)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dovers Park, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7UB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.399957,-2.301444

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathford Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bathampton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Batheaston Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mulberry Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-garden-2683093) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Bathampton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bathampton-playgroup-133004) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Lookout Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lookout-day-nursery-2689751) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Alice Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alice-park-nursery-ey363070) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Westwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-nursery-133105) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–17:30 | 1.8 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery Grosvenor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-grosvenor-133076) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pepperpot Bathford Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pepperpot Bathford Preschool Good at its inspection on 2 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pepperpot Bathford Preschool take?

Pepperpot Bathford Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133065)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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