# Furrough Cross Pre-School Furrough Cross Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Furrough Cross Church, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SB, in St Marychurch, Torbay. It is registered for 29 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Furrough Cross Church, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SB - Registered places: 29 - Phone: 01803 324226 - Website: https://furroughcrosspreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY474814 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 24 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474814 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2014 (Reference EY474814). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474814) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474814) - Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474814) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Furrough Cross Church, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.480618,-3.520668 - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Tessier Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Cary Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Babbacombe Downs, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 - 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Abbey School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.1 miles | | Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Upton St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Abbey School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Tops Babbacombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe-ey562854) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watcombe-childrens-centre-nursery-ey341775) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Furrough Cross Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Furrough Cross Pre-School was inspected on 24 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Furrough Cross Pre-School take? Furrough Cross Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Furrough Cross Pre-School? Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Furrough Cross Pre-School? You can call 01803 324226 and visit furroughcrosspreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474814) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Furrough+Cross+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJY_p90S8ObUgRaLIfLO1TanM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.