# The Old Potting Shed

The Old Potting Shed is a full-day nursery at Combe Lodge, Blagdon, BS40 7RE, in Blagdon, North Somerset. It is registered for 102 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Bridgwater Young Men's Christian Association.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-potting-shed-2663313  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Combe Lodge, Blagdon, BS40 7RE
- Registered places: 102
- Phone: 01761 462209
- Website: http://theoldpottingshed.org/
- Run by: [Bridgwater Young Men's Christian Association](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bridgwater-young-mens-christian-association)
- Ofsted URN: 2663313

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 2024, 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/16/2663313

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2663313). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663313)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663313)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663313)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Combe Lodge, Blagdon, BS40 7RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.333021,-2.724708

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Somerset there are about 2.9 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Burrington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blagdon Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blagdon-under-fives-pre-school-ey284606) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Barley Wood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barley-wood-nursery-ey489024) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Sports Masters at Churchill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sports-masters-at-churchill-2825313) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Churchill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/churchill-preschool-115245) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Secret Garden Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-limited-2526766) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Grove childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-grove-childcare-2795850) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old Potting Shed's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Potting Shed Good at its inspection on 22 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old Potting Shed take?

The Old Potting Shed is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Old Potting Shed?

The Old Potting Shed is run by Bridgwater Young Men's Christian Association, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Old Potting Shed?

You can call 01761 462209 and visit theoldpottingshed.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663313)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Potting+Shed+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJGSxZuHP1cUgRiNkICPsS9QA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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