# Skylark Nursery School

Skylark Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Meadow Park Barn, Lower Mead Farm, Alston Cross, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7LJ, in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh, Devon. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected 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 Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Nature Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylark-nursery-school-2752509  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Meadow Park Barn, Lower Mead Farm, Alston Cross, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7LJ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07519 332416
- Run by: [Nature Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nature-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2752509

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected 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 | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752509

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2752509). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752509)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752509)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752509)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1578762)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meadow Park Barn, Lower Mead Farm, Alston Cross, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.525292,-3.724464

## 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| South Dartmoor Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlanders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlanders-2627564) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Ogwell Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ogwell-pre-school-106187) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Woodpecker Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpecker-forest-school-2752510) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2644237) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [St Josephs Pre-School Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-unit-106222) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Little Squirrels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-pre-school-2646272) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Skylark Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Skylark Nursery School was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Skylark Nursery School take?

Skylark Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Skylark Nursery School?

Skylark Nursery School is run by Nature Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Skylark Nursery School?

You can call 07519 332416.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752509)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Skylark+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ70PWWgEDbUgRpurJNfbgxf4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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