# Shambles Day Nursery

Shambles Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 10 The Shambles, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 1JS, in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Blousie and Frank Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shambles-day-nursery-2634772  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 The Shambles, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 1JS
- Registered places: 45
- Run by: [Blousie and Frank Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/blousie-and-frank-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2634772

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634772

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2634772). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634772)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634772)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634772)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 The Shambles, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 1JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.347772,-2.250674

- Station: Bradford-on-Avon, 0.2 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Westbury Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barton Farm Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Fitzmaurice Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Winsley CoE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Westwood-with-Iford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Laurence School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Westview Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westview-day-nursery-2634776) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Leigh Cottage Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-cottage-childcare-2644432) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Two Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-two-ltd-ey418402) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Longscroft Children's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longscroft-childrens-nursery-school-ey441907) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Winsley Acorns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winsley-acorns-preschool-2716412) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [The Learning Tree @ Hartley Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-hartley-farm-2851049) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shambles Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Shambles Day Nursery was inspected on 9 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Shambles Day Nursery take?

Shambles Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shambles Day Nursery?

Shambles Day Nursery is run by Blousie and Frank Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Shambles Day Nursery?

Bradford-on-Avon is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634772)
- 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.