# St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre

St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW, in Wellswood, Torbay. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthias-pre-school-and-childcare-centre-139479  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01803 215068
- Website: http://www.st-matthias-church.org/children-youth/pre-school/
- Ofsted URN: 139479

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 2024, 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/16/139479

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1997 (Reference 139479). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139479)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139479)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139479)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.464711,-3.510745

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Torwood Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilsham Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Warberry CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | 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) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Abbey School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Babbacombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe-ey562854) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Furrough Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Abbey School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 29 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre take?

St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre?

Torquay is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre?

You can call 01803 215068 and visit www.st-matthias-church.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139479)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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