# Southernwood Nursery

Southernwood Nursery is a full-day nursery at Greenway Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6JE, in Chelston, Torbay. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southernwood-nursery-ey468344  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greenway Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6JE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01803 607640
- Website: http://southernwoodnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY468344

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 November 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/EY468344

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY468344). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468344)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468344)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468344)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1826651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Greenway Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.464412,-3.551260

- Station: Torquay, 0.4 miles
- Station: Torre, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ashfield Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Sherwell Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rocket Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cockington Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Arboretum, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rocket Park Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Torbay there are about 5 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 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Torre Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Shiphay Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-pre-school-ey278160) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holy Angels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-angels-pre-school-ey425658) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Pauls Second Steps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-second-steps-pre-school-139472) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Peekaboo Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-childcare-ey500121) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Preston Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-community-preschool-ey483735) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-139435) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Southernwood Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southernwood Nursery take?

Southernwood Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Southernwood Nursery?

Torquay is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Southernwood Nursery?

You can call 01803 607640 and visit southernwoodnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468344)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southernwood+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgWhHWeMPbUgRrcMMCHKw8zE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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