# Little Thinkers@Kings Ash Little Thinkers@Kings Ash is a sessional pre-school at Kings Ash Academy, Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA, in Shorton, Torbay. It is registered for 18 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong 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 Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-kings-ash-2793508 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Kings Ash Academy, Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA - Registered places: 18 - Run by: [Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-thinkers-pre-school-and-nursery) - Ofsted URN: 2793508 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 13 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong 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 | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793508 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2024 (Reference 2793508). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793508) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793508) - Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793508) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Kings Ash Academy, Pimm Road, Paignton, TQ3 3XA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.441511,-3.589425 - 18 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Wild Fox Adventure Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Kings Ash Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | | 1.0 miles | | Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles | | St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Marldon Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collaton-st-mary-pre-school-paignton-ey500114) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey457215) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-curledge-street-academy-2793507) | Report card May 2026 | | | 1.1 miles | | [Marldon Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marldon-pre-school-playgroup-106172) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Preston Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-community-preschool-ey483735) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-wellies-nursery-at-ymca-2894417) | | | | 1.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Little Thinkers@Kings Ash's Ofsted rating? Little Thinkers@Kings Ash was inspected on 13 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong 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 Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Little Thinkers@Kings Ash take? Little Thinkers@Kings Ash is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time. ### Who runs Little Thinkers@Kings Ash? Little Thinkers@Kings Ash is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery, which runs 7 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Little Thinkers@Kings Ash? Paignton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793508) - 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.