# Boscastle Playschool

Boscastle Playschool is a full-day nursery at Top School, Fore Street, BOSCASTLE, PL35 0AU, in Boscastle, Cornwall. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boscastle-playschool-ey416908  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Top School, Fore Street, BOSCASTLE, PL35 0AU
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01840 250760
- Website: http://boscastleplayschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY416908

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 2025, 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/EY416908

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2010 (Reference EY416908). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416908)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416908)
- 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/EY416908)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Top School, Fore Street, BOSCASTLE, PL35 0AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.685533,-4.691752

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscastle Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Otters Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-otters-childrens-centre-103037) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-102788) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [St Pirans Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pirans-playschool-ey337574) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [St Tudy Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-tudy-preschool-2593711) | Good |  |  | 9.3 miles |
| [Smiley Happy People Egloskerry](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-egloskerry-2750658) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Marhamchurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marhamchurch-pre-school-ey374978) | Outstanding |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Boscastle Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Boscastle Playschool Good at its inspection on 21 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Boscastle Playschool take?

Boscastle Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Boscastle Playschool?

You can call 01840 250760 and visit boscastleplayschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416908)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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