# Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School

Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School is a full-day nursery at St Marks Community Centre, St Marks Road, Widcombe, Bath, BA2 4PA, in Lyncombe Hill, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 08:15–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/widcombe-acorns-pre-school-and-forest-school-133108  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Marks Community Centre, St Marks Road, Widcombe, Bath, BA2 4PA
- Opening hours: 08:15–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01225 445446
- Website: https://www.widcombeacorns.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 133108

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 2025, 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/16/133108

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1975 (Reference 133108). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133108)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133108)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133108)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:15–16:00

## Getting there

Address: St Marks Community Centre, St Marks Road, Widcombe, Bath, BA2 4PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376474,-2.358479

- Station: Bath Spa, 0.1 miles
- Station: Oldfield Park, 1.0 miles
- 36 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Magdalen Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pigeon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parade Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Green Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Prior Park Paragon |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oldfield Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Moorlands Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Andrew's Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Moorlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Oldfield Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-oldfield-road-ey549031) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Green Shoots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-shoots-ey462581) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Guinea Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guinea-lane-nursery-ey428181) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey359727) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [First Steps Moorlands Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-moorlands-childrens-centre-ey287532) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Willows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-day-nursery-ey413022) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School's opening hours?

Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School opens 08:15–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School take?

Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School?

Bath Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School?

You can call 01225 445446 and visit www.widcombeacorns.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133108)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Widcombe+Acorns+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ-6cFhhCBcUgRrWbcLCMSJPI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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