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Lodge Farm Nursery School # Lodge Farm Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Lodge Farm Nursery, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 5PY · Wiltshire Number of places 96 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lodge Farm Nursery School, located in Chippenham, SN15 5PY, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, registered with Ofsted since March 27, 2025. The nursery prides itself on creating a highly positive environment where children flourish, guided by clear and consistent behavioural expectations. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring a broad range of experiences that cater to all areas of learning. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children engaging in rich experiences such as potion making, exploring grains grown on site, and squelching in mud, fostering their curiosity, independence, and problem-solving skills. Leaders take comprehensive action to identify and address potential barriers to learning early on, working with families and external agencies to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or those from disadvantaged backgrounds receive swift and effective support. Staff are highly attuned to individual children's needs, offering tailored support that makes a tangible difference to their progress. The nursery also focuses on promoting emotional understanding and offers personalised emotional support resources. Parents appreciate the support they receive and are kept well-informed about their children's progress, feeling welcomed and valued through initiatives like stay-and-play sessions and practical support resources. The nursery offers a total of 96 places, reflecting its commitment to providing a nurturing environment where children feel secure and confident. The latest inspection on February 24, 2026, highlighted the setting's strong standards in behaviour, attitudes, and inclusion. Our ethos Lodge Farm Nursery School offers a distinctive early years education experience, operating from beautifully extended farm buildings on a working farm, with ample safe outdoor space including an outdoor classroom and a dedicated woodland/Forest School area. Daily Forest School sessions are led by a qualified practitioner, ensuring children have opportunities for outdoor exploration regardless of the weather. The nursery prioritises a nurturing, homely environment where children can thrive and develop. What it's like Children arrive eager to explore and settle quickly due to warm relationships with staff. Their curiosity is nurtured through rich outdoor experiences, building independence and problem-solving skills. Children with SEND are well supported, making progress alongside their peers. Behaviour is consistently positive. Children learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. Highly positive environment Rich outdoor experiences Effective SEND support Strong parent partnerships Nurturing curiosity ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lodge Farm Nursery School Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10396583 Lead inspector Alanda Phillips [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300730)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840860) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.lodgefarmnurseryschool.co.uk/) Lodge Farm Nursery, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 5PY [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.13046/51.48669/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chippenham - [Day nurseries in Chippenham](/search?q=Chippenham) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lodge-farm-nursery-school-sn15-5py-2840860) ## Pricing & funding Nursery fees are structured around Full Day and School Day sessions, with additional hours billed separately. All meals are included in the fees. For children receiving government funding, an age-dependent Enhanced Provision Charge applies, and both term-time and all-year bookings are accommodated. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - All meals are included in the fees. - No charges are applied for Bank Holidays. - Both term time only and all year round options are available. - An Enhanced Provision Charge (EPC) applies to hours covered by Early Years Entitlement. - Payments are accepted via Tax Free Childcare or BACS. ## Key facts Food All meals included - hot cooked lunch and a high tea. Established 2025 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lodge Farm Nursery School Last inspected 24 February 2026 · Alanda Phillips Actions the provider must take - ensure that all staff apply personal care routines and mealtime supervision consistently so that children's welfare needs are met promptly and safely (Completion Date: 11/03/2026) What it's like to attend Children arrive eager to explore and settle quickly due to warm relationships with staff. Their curiosity is nurtured through rich outdoor experiences, building independence and problem-solving skills. Children with SEND are well supported, making progress alongside their peers. Behaviour is consistently positive. Children learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. Inspector highlights - Leaders have created a highly positive environment where expectations for children's behaviour are clear, consistent and understood by all. - Leaders take comprehensive action to identify potential barriers early, drawing on whole family support and strong partnerships with local charities and specialist agencies. - Children show secure, age-appropriate skills across the 7 areas of learning. - Leaders are mindful of staff workload and wellbeing, which contributes to a positive and supportive team culture. - Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks and show enjoyment at mealtimes. - Children form warm, trusting relationships with staff, which helps them feel secure and confident. Areas to develop - 1 Children's personal care needs are not always identified quickly enough. - 2 Supervision during mealtimes does not yet ensure children's safety. - 3 Leaders should ensure that staff give children sufficient time to explore activities in depth and use more open questioning to strengthen their thinking, communication and understanding across the curriculum. - 4 Leaders should ensure that staff deployment is effective during mealtimes to ensure that children are always within sight and hearing. Inspection #10396583 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300730) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders work consistently to explore every possible avenue of support, ensuring that children's needs, whether linked to disadvantage, special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or involvement with social care, are met swiftly and effectively. Staff know children very well as individuals and quickly spot changes, putting tailored support in place that makes a tangible difference. Outdoor space Children's curiosity is nurtured through rich outdoor experiences. They delight in potion making, smelling lavender and mixing ingredients, or squelching through mud as they learn about the working farm around them. They explore different grains grown on site and create their own games, such as drawing hopscotch grids and testing out their ideas. ## Parent Reviews of Lodge Farm Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUhAWNEU2kwJQdbs0yWRLUBREaLWATwUziQoL4Uzv9Mu67B2wrg2Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Nick Cooper-Soderberg 4 months ago Our child has attended Lodge Farm since he was little - from Ladybirds to Hedgehogs to Squirrels to Acorns. The staff are incredibly caring and the quality of service outstanding. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2swd1IzTnpWWFZZVmtsWFR6ZGliVXhXTjNoTFEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x48717abf58c0f0e1:0xbf608ae730e5bce9) Reviews from Google for Lodge Farm Nursery School. 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