# Hatfield Nursery

Hatfield Nursery is a full-day nursery at Priory RC Primary School, St. Catherines Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 4NZ, in St Marychurch, Torbay. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Priory RC Primary School, St. Catherines Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 4NZ
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01803 316611
- Website: http://www.hatfieldnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2591325

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 December 2022, 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/16/2591325

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2591325). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591325)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591325)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591325)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1826734)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Priory RC Primary School, St. Catherines Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 4NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.482782,-3.526461

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tessier Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cary Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Babbacombe Downs, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Abbey School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 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 |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Abbey School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Furrough Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tops Babbacombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe-ey562854) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watcombe-childrens-centre-nursery-ey341775) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Hatfield Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hatfield Nursery take?

Hatfield Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

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

Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hatfield Nursery?

You can call 01803 316611 and visit www.hatfieldnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591325)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hatfield+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ084v3MkPbUgRtIgatGH_GjU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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