# The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme is a full-day nursery at Hinton Close, Newton Road, Bath, BA2 1RX, in Twerton, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 18 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hut-pre-school-and-playscheme-962775 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Hinton Close, Newton Road, Bath, BA2 1RX - Registered places: 18 - Ofsted URN: 962775 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 21 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. Inspection history: - 21 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 11 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/962775 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1990 (Reference 962775). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/962775) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/962775) - 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/16/962775) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Hinton Close, Newton Road, Bath, BA2 1RX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.381862,-2.404209 - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Pennyquick Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Hanna Close Community Garden, 0.4 miles - Park: Innox Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Michaels Junior Church School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) | | under 0.1 miles | | Twerton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Newbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Roundhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Oldfield Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | | 1.1 miles | | Oldfield Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | 1.2 miles | | Weston All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [First Steps Twerton Children's centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-twerton-childrens-centre-ey268656) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-barn-day-nursery-ltd-ey400741) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-133067) | Good | | 08:30–16:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Riverside Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-2774480) | Report card May 2026 | | | 0.9 miles | | [The Little Bambinos Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-bambinos-nursery-2674431) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Little Blossoms Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-nursery-school-ey552131) | Good | | 08:00–17:00 | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme's Ofsted rating? The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme was inspected on 21 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 The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme take? The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to The Hut Pre-school and Playscheme? Oldfield Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/962775) - 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.