# The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School

The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Wiveliscombe Children's Centre, Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2BF, in Wiveliscombe, Somerset. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-paddocks-nursery-and-pre-school-ey478253  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wiveliscombe Children's Centre, Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2BF
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01984 622155
- Website: https://www.thepaddocksnurseryandpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY478253

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478253

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY478253). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478253)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478253)
- 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/EY478253)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/54045)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wiveliscombe Children's Centre, Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2BF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.041213,-3.313688

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiveliscombe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsmead Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Waterloo Road Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterloo-road-community-pre-school-2875514) |  |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Bouncy Bear Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bouncy-bear-childcare-ey341257) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Court Fields Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/court-fields-pre-school-2593257) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Wellesley Park Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellesley-park-explorers-2859690) |  |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Blackdown Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackdown-childrens-day-nursery-ey389369) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [The Brambles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-brambles-day-nursery-ey553802) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School take?

The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01984 622155 and visit www.thepaddocksnurseryandpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478253)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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