# Margaret McMillan Nursery School

Margaret McMillan Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Margaret MacMillan Nursery, 24 Hoe Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 2JA, in Barbican, Plymouth. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-mcmillan-nursery-school-ey461348  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Margaret MacMillan Nursery, 24 Hoe Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 2JA
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01752 664884
- Website: http://www.margaretmcmillan.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY461348

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461348

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2013 (Reference EY461348). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461348)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461348)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461348)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 June 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/97201)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Margaret MacMillan Nursery, 24 Hoe Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 2JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.367665,-4.139461

- Station: Plymouth, 0.7 miles
- 34 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Plymouth Hoe, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jigsaw Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Millbay Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Beaumont Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Grassland sound sensory play, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Woodland tree houses and climbing, 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mount Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fletewood School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Bretonside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-bretonside-ey562852) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Freshlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freshlings-nursery-ey482014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nomony Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nomony-nursery-ey552176) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery - Stonehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-stonehouse-ey477861) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Stonehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-stonehouse-ey562844) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bambinos Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-childcare-centre-ey337045) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Margaret McMillan Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Margaret McMillan Nursery School Good at its inspection on 20 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Margaret McMillan Nursery School take?

Margaret McMillan Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Margaret McMillan Nursery School?

Plymouth is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Margaret McMillan Nursery School?

You can call 01752 664884 and visit www.margaretmcmillan.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461348)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Margaret+McMillan+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJZf-EYk2TbEgRXh2TrN1lWhM)
- 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.