# Butterflies Early Years Centre

Butterflies Early Years Centre is a sessional pre-school at Polhearne Way, Brixham, TQ5 0EE, in Higher Brixham, Torbay. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-early-years-centre-ey338910  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Polhearne Way, Brixham, TQ5 0EE
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07977 359030
- Ofsted URN: EY338910

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 2021, 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/EY338910

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY338910). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338910)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338910)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338910)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Polhearne Way, Brixham, TQ5 0EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.385720,-3.523651

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St. Marys Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Parkham Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Indigo Go Wild, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Eden Park Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brixham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Furzeham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Brixham College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Thinkers at Furzeham Primary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-furzeham-primary-2872481) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Galmpton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galmpton-pre-school-ey300296) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [White Rock Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-rock-pre-school-139447) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roselands-community-nursery-and-playschool-ey541104) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braeside-sunflowers-paignton-ey551320) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey434985) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Butterflies Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Butterflies Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 13 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Butterflies Early Years Centre take?

Butterflies Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Butterflies Early Years Centre?

Churston (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Butterflies Early Years Centre?

You can call 07977 359030.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338910)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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