# Abbey School Nursery Abbey School Nursery is a full-day nursery at Abbey School, Hampton Court, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR, in St Marychurch, Torbay. It is registered for 64 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Abbey School, Hampton Court, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR - Registered places: 64 - Phone: 01803 327868 - Website: https://www.abbeyschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY234164 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 28 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 7 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement - 15 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234164 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY234164). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234164) - Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 28 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234164) - Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234164) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1826788) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Abbey School, Hampton Court, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.481663,-3.521872 - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Tessier Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Cary Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Babbacombe Downs, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Torbay there are about 5 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Abbey School | | 2–11 | | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.2 miles | | St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 0.2 miles | | St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Upton St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Furrough Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814) | Report card Nov 2025 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Tops Babbacombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe-ey562854) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watcombe-childrens-centre-nursery-ey341775) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Abbey School Nursery's Ofsted rating? Abbey School Nursery was inspected on 28 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Abbey School Nursery take? Abbey School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Abbey School Nursery? Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Abbey School Nursery? You can call 01803 327868 and visit www.abbeyschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY234164) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.