# Sandcastles Pre-school

Sandcastles Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Barrington Street, Tiverton, EX16 6QR, in Tiverton, Devon. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastles-pre-school-106024  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barrington Street, Tiverton, EX16 6QR
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01884 257546
- Website: https://www.castletiverton.school/sandcastles-pre-school-1/
- Ofsted URN: 106024

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, 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/16/106024

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 106024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106024)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106024)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barrington Street, Tiverton, EX16 6QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.905894,-3.483482

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Amory Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Peoples Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Oval, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Two Moors Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Heathcoat Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wilcombe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tidcombe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Blundell's Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bolham Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiverton Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiverton-little-stars-ey381950) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Muddy Boots at the Market](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-at-the-market-2688293) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hurly Burly Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurly-burly-day-nursery-ey497859) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Park Hill Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-hill-nursery-limited-2704427) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Roots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-roots-nursery-2881717) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wooden House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooden-house-nursery-2677451) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandcastles Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandcastles Pre-school Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandcastles Pre-school take?

Sandcastles Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sandcastles Pre-school?

You can call 01884 257546 and visit www.castletiverton.school.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106024)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandcastles+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJz84j3_G-bUgR42FJcuYuTAE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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