# St Pauls Second Steps Pre School

St Pauls Second Steps Pre School is a full-day nursery at St Pauls Church Hall, Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DZ, in Preston, 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 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-second-steps-pre-school-139472  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Pauls Church Hall, Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07399 153536
- Ofsted URN: 139472

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/139472

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1997 (Reference 139472). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139472)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139472)
- 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/16/139472)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Pauls Church Hall, Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.447296,-3.558067

- Station: Paignton, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Preston Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Preston Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hollicombe Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Preston Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Cockington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Preston Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-community-preschool-ey483735) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey457215) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-wellies-nursery-at-ymca-2894417) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-curledge-street-academy-2793507) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Southernwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southernwood-nursery-ey468344) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braeside-sunflowers-paignton-ey551320) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Pauls Second Steps Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Pauls Second Steps Pre School Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Pauls Second Steps Pre School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to St Pauls Second Steps Pre School?

Paignton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Pauls Second Steps Pre School?

You can call 07399 153536.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139472)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Pauls+Second+Steps+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJEy33IJkabUgR2Muk8gVXNsg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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