# Watery Lane Pre-school

Watery Lane Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Watery Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NY, in Minehead, Somerset. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watery-lane-pre-school-143030  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Watery Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NY
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01643 703651
- Website: https://www.waterylanepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 143030

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 July 2022, 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/16/143030

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1992 (Reference 143030). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143030)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143030)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143030)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Watery Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.206654,-3.480644

- Station: Minehead (West Somerset Railway), 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parks Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Blenheim Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodcomb Walk, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Minehead First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Minehead Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| West Somerset College | Secondary | 13–19 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [King Edward Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-edward-road-nursery-ey543246) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cheeky Cherubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-cherubs-nursery-ey494643) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Billy's Young Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billys-young-stars-nursery-142818) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Dunster Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunster-pre-school-143032) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Knights Templar Community Church School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knights-templar-community-church-school-and-nursery-ey488355) | Good |  |  | 7.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Watery Lane Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Watery Lane Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 1 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Watery Lane Pre-school take?

Watery Lane Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Watery Lane Pre-school?

Minehead (West Somerset Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Watery Lane Pre-school?

You can call 01643 703651 and visit www.waterylanepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143030)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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