# The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery

The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery is a full-day nursery at Old Medical Centre, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8JL, in Ilfracombe, Devon. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-tree-neighbourhood-nursery-ey279877  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old Medical Centre, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8JL
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01271 865334
- Website: https://www.pre-school.org.uk/oaktree
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY279877

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279877

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY279877). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279877)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279877)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279877)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1671218)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old Medical Centre, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.205316,-4.122820

- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oxford Park play area, 0.1 miles
- Park: Greenways Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bicclescombe Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Montessori Kindergarten Ilfracombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-kindergarten-ilfracombe-2663616) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Berrynarbor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berrynarbor-pre-school-106297) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Westhill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhill-nursery-106394) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Little Berries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-berries-ey431145) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Beach Buddies Braunton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-buddies-braunton-2602659) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-and-nursery-2673587) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 28 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery take?

The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery?

The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery?

You can call 01271 865334 and visit www.pre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279877)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Oak+Tree+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ2SVrL48mbEgRy7EpLRpY0mM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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