# Lovacott Nursery

Lovacott Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe, Lovacott, Newton Tracey, EX31 3QH, in Lower Lovacott, Devon. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lovacott-nursery-ey457707  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe, Lovacott, Newton Tracey, EX31 3QH
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01271 858801
- Ofsted URN: EY457707

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 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/EY457707

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY457707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457707)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457707)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457707)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1893293)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe, Lovacott, Newton Tracey, EX31 3QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.027411,-4.109850

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Butterflies Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-2660858) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-2581730) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery Woodville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-woodville-2751648) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [St. Michael's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-ey463033) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey443628) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Lovacott Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lovacott Nursery take?

Lovacott Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Lovacott Nursery?

You can call 01271 858801.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457707)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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