# Compton Pre-School

Compton Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JB, in Higher Compton, Plymouth. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/compton-pre-school-117180  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JB
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01752 769355
- Website: https://comptonpreschool.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 117180

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/16/117180

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1997 (Reference 117180). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/117180)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/117180)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/117180)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/194710)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.393166,-4.125695

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Thorn Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mutley Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| King's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Courtlands School |  | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Plymouth College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Honeyshute Day Nursery Compton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-compton-2902166) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pixieland Mannamead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixieland-mannamead-117141) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [King's School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-school-nursery-ey371506) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bambinos at Frogmore Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-at-frogmore-montessori-2768668) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Honeyshute Day Nursery Eggbuckland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-eggbuckland-2902165) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Honeyshute Day Nursery and Preschool Eggbuckland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-and-preschool-eggbuckland-2902168) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Compton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Compton Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Compton Pre-School take?

Compton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Compton Pre-School?

Plymouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Compton Pre-School?

You can call 01752 769355 and visit comptonpreschool.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/117180)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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