# Abbotskerswell Pre School

Abbotskerswell Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Lakeland, Slade Lane, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5YF, in Abbotskerswell, Devon. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotskerswell-pre-school-ey496439  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Lakeland, Slade Lane, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5YF
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07464 558181
- Website: http://www.abbotskerswellpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY496439

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496439

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY496439). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496439)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496439)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496439)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Lakeland, Slade Lane, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5YF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.506965,-3.611196

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Devon there are about 3.7 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotskerswell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Decoy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Canada Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Bearnes Voluntary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| All Saints Marsh CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingskerswell Playgroup and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingskerswell-playgroup-and-nursery-ey219123) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Ark in the Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-in-the-park-day-nursery-154066) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Poppins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-day-nursery-2805303) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ogwell Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ogwell-pre-school-106187) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Abbotsbury School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotsbury-school-ey337315) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Nursery Courtenay Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-nursery-courtenay-park-ey432688) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abbotskerswell Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abbotskerswell Pre School Good at its inspection on 29 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abbotskerswell Pre School take?

Abbotskerswell Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Abbotskerswell Pre School?

Newton Abbot is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abbotskerswell Pre School?

You can call 07464 558181 and visit www.abbotskerswellpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496439)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abbotskerswell+Pre-School+%26+Toddler+Group&query_place_id=ChIJuesfY64FbUgRNj2_ZT9E3Vw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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