# Taunton Opportunity Group

Taunton Opportunity Group is a sessional pre-school at Wooden Spoon House, Crowcombe Road, Taunton, TA2 7NF, in Pyrland, Somerset. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-opportunity-group-143087  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wooden Spoon House, Crowcombe Road, Taunton, TA2 7NF
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01823 284550
- Website: https://www.tauntonopportunitygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 143087

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143087

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 143087). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143087)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143087)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143087)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wooden Spoon House, Crowcombe Road, Taunton, TA2 7NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.033245,-3.104284

- Station: Taunton, 0.7 miles
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Taunton Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lyngford Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsprings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Selworthy Special School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Sky Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Taunton Preparatory School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| King's College Prep |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-sw-ltd-ey437978) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Spring Wellsprings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-wellsprings-2711641) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choo-choos-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey457194) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brook Green Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-early-years-ey316345) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Taunton School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-school-nursery-ey310094) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-sw-ltd-ey393742) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Taunton Opportunity Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Taunton Opportunity Group Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Taunton Opportunity Group take?

Taunton Opportunity Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Taunton Opportunity Group?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Taunton Opportunity Group?

You can call 01823 284550 and visit www.tauntonopportunitygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143087)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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