# Orchard Vale Nursery School

Orchard Vale Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Orchard Vale Community School, Westacott Road, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QY, in Westacott, Devon. It is registered for 7 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-vale-nursery-school-ey399043  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Orchard Vale Community School, Westacott Road, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QY
- Registered places: 7
- Phone: 01271 375074
- Website: https://www.ovschool.co.uk/website/
- Ofsted URN: EY399043

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 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/EY399043

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2009 (Reference EY399043). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399043)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399043)
- Registered places: 7 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399043)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1884656)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Orchard Vale Community School, Westacott Road, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.077122,-4.023670

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Lampard Community School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ey462582) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-early-years-care-and-education-ey498094) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St. Michael's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-ey463033) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orchard Vale Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orchard Vale Nursery School Good at its inspection on 20 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orchard Vale Nursery School take?

Orchard Vale Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 7 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Orchard Vale Nursery School?

Barnstaple is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Orchard Vale Nursery School?

You can call 01271 375074 and visit www.ovschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399043)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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