# Freshlings Nursery

Freshlings Nursery is a full-day nursery at University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, PLYMOUTH, PL4 8AA, in Plymouth. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freshlings-nursery-ey482014  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, PLYMOUTH, PL4 8AA
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01752 588550
- Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your-university/life-at-plymouth/campus-and-facilities/childcare
- Ofsted URN: EY482014

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482014

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY482014). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482014)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482014)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482014)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/130840)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, PLYMOUTH, PL4 8AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.375437,-4.137940

- Station: Plymouth, 0.3 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Drakes Place Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jigsaw Garden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Houndiscombe Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Beaumont Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Sandy desert toddlers play, 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Fletewood School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| ACE Schools Plymouth |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bambinos Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-childcare-centre-ey337045) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tops Bretonside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-bretonside-ey562852) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Margaret McMillan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-mcmillan-nursery-school-ey461348) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tops Stonehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-stonehouse-ey562844) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toad Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-pre-school-117243) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nomony Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nomony-nursery-ey552176) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Freshlings Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Freshlings Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Freshlings Nursery take?

Freshlings Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Freshlings Nursery?

Plymouth is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Freshlings Nursery?

You can call 01752 588550 and visit www.plymouth.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482014)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Freshlings+Nursery+UCSP&query_place_id=ChIJ601zSrXsbEgRU1eSlucoCGA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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