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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School # Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · St Marks Community Centre, St Marks Road, Bath, BA2 4PA · Bath and North East Somerset Number of places 25 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset 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 Widcombe Acorns is a pre-school and Forest School located in Bath, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. They focus on fostering confidence, independence, and a connection with nature through a varied curriculum and outdoor activities. The pre-school emphasises a child-centred approach, allowing children to learn and explore in creative ways while developing social skills and responsibility. A distinctive feature is their consistent and passionate staff who are committed to the Acorns ethos, providing a high staff-to-child ratio for personalised care. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring atmosphere and the positive impact on their children's development. Our ethos Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School emphasises a child-centred approach, fostering confidence, independence, and a connection with nature through outdoor activities and a varied curriculum. They are committed to their Acorns ethos, providing a high staff-to-child ratio for personalised care, allowing children to learn and explore creatively while developing social skills and responsibility. What it's like There is a wonderful atmosphere at 'Acorns' where staff build strong, supportive relationships with children, fostering their well-being and confidence. They align activities closely with children's abilities and interests, making learning fun through rich, exciting experiences like focused projects and forest school sessions. Children develop keen curiosity, a love of learning, and strong desire to achieve, showing skills well above their age and are exceptionally well prepared for school. Forest School High staff-to-child ratio Nurturing environment Outdoor activities ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.widcombeacorns.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday, 8.15am– 4pm Established 1975 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School Last inspected 8 July 2025 · Rachel Howell Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend There is a wonderful atmosphere at 'Acorns' where staff build strong, supportive relationships with children, fostering their well-being and confidence. They align activities closely with children's abilities and interests, making learning fun through rich, exciting experiences like focused projects and forest school sessions. Children develop keen curiosity, a love of learning, and strong desire to achieve, showing skills well above their age and are exceptionally well prepared for school. Inspector highlights - Children make exceptional progress, with targeted support and close collaboration with parents and outside professionals. - Staff ensure all children learn to express themselves successfully, including those who speak English as an additional language, becoming confident, fluent communicators. - Children become highly purposeful in their play and exploration through very skilful teaching, developing hand strength and attention to detail. - Children develop confidence in doing things for themselves, cooperation, and collaboration on tasks, fostering a strong sense of responsibility and important life skills. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, and staff help them negotiate, appreciate others' needs, understand boundaries, and manage risks, especially in forest school sessions. Inspection #10399562 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283825) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10399562 Lead inspector Rachel Howell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283825)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133108) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=widcombe-acorns-pre-school-and-forest-school-ba2-4pa-133108) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents say that staff constantly exceed their expectations and that every aspect of staff's support is incredibly well thought out." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Key persons outline next steps in children's learning and plan targeted support, liaising closely with outside professionals to get children the help they need. They ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are closely supported to reach their potential. Outdoor space Children focus together on the challenge of building with materials in their forest school session. Staff add in challenge for children to aim at chalk numbers at different levels on the wall outside. Staff are skilled at helping children to recognise and manage any risks they encounter, particularly in their forest school sessions. Children show exceptional understanding, using equipment and tools very competently and responsibly. ## Parent Reviews of Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVUwmVX1w1vKERX__bnTjb0SP5PVgMDhoAbACSBT6xuBZ3YCTN9yw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Laura James 14 years ago Simply the best pre-school in Bath. Run by passionate committed staff - the children love it. The kids come out happy, confident & enthusuastic little people :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnOTRTOUN3EAE!2m1!1s0x487181108605a7fb:0xf22412232cdc66ad) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjViwlrT4zG5ANzrs7Hu0_I9RJCAQB-XN2oLS9f2hTw8tkhTY-g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kabiru Mustapha 4 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsQmJ6QkxSSEl5ZGtSelRWa3RSbWRhUTBjNFNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x487181108605a7fb:0xf22412232cdc66ad) Reviews from Google for Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17448090798625941165&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2003 - August 2025 Outstanding - July 2025 Outstanding - January 2020 Outstanding - December 2019 Outstanding - January 2016 Outstanding - December 2015 Outstanding - October 2009 Outstanding - September 2009 Outstanding - July 2006 Outstanding - August 2003 Good ## Frequently asked about Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School ### From what age does Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School accept children? ### What are the fees at Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School? ### Does Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School have an Ofsted rating? ### How can Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School be contacted? ### What stands out about the nursery’s provision? ### How does Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bath Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet Oldfield Road Bath · BA2 3ND ](/nursery/kids-planet-oldfield-road-ba2-3nd-ey549031) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Guinea Lane Nursery Bath · BA1 5NB ](/nursery/guinea-lane-nursery-ba1-5nb-ey428181) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Hopscotch Day Nursery Bath · BA2 4SD ](/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ba2-4sd-ey359727) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.9 mi ### Little Willows Day Nursery Bath · BA2 6QH 4.6(28 reviews) ](/nursery/little-willows-day-nursery-ba2-6qh-ey413022) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### First Steps Moorlands Children's Centre Bath · BA2 2DQ ](/nursery/first-steps-moorlands-children-s-centre-ba2-2dq-ey287532) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Happy Days Nursery And Pre-School Bath Bath · BA2 5EA 4.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-bath-ba2-5ea-2495775) [See all nurseries in Bath →](/search?q=Bath) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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