# St Marychurch Pre School

St Marychurch Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Parish Hall, Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 4QY, in St Marychurch, Torbay. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Parish Hall, Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 4QY
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01803 312542
- Website: http://www.stmarychurchpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 139478

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 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/16/139478

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 139478). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139478)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139478)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139478)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Parish Hall, Church Road, Torquay, TQ1 4QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.483277,-3.526392

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tessier Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cary Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Babbacombe Downs, 0.5 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 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Abbey School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.2 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) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lift Barton Hill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Abbey School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Furrough Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tops Babbacombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe-ey562854) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watcombe-childrens-centre-nursery-ey341775) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Marychurch Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Marychurch Pre School Good at its inspection on 23 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Marychurch Pre School take?

St Marychurch Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Marychurch Pre School?

Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Marychurch Pre School?

You can call 01803 312542 and visit www.stmarychurchpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139478)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Marychurch+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJLUZxWbYPbUgRGd2KJnMq8xk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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