# King's School Nursery

King's School Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kings School & Nursery, Hartley Road, Plymouth, PL3 5LW, in Hartley, Plymouth. It is registered for 330 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2009, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Cognita Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-school-nursery-ey371506  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kings School & Nursery, Hartley Road, Plymouth, PL3 5LW
- Registered places: 330
- Phone: 01752 771789
- Website: https://www.kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk/
- Run by: [Cognita Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cognita-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY371506

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 March 2009, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Leadership and management: Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371506

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference EY371506). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371506)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2009). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371506)
- Registered places: 330 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371506)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/142785)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kings School & Nursery, Hartley Road, Plymouth, PL3 5LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.392650,-4.133691

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mutley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Thorn Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Compton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Plymouth College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Courtlands School |  | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Widey Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pixieland Mannamead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixieland-mannamead-117141) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Compton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/compton-pre-school-117180) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunbeams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-ey311912) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Honeyshute Day Nursery Compton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-compton-2902166) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pathways Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-day-nursery-117137) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toad Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-pre-school-117243) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is King's School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated King's School Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 March 2009, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can King's School Nursery take?

King's School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 330 children at any one time.

### Who runs King's School Nursery?

King's School Nursery is run by Cognita Schools Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to King's School Nursery?

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

### How do I contact King's School Nursery?

You can call 01752 771789 and visit www.kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371506)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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