# The Old School Children's Centre Ltd

The Old School Children's Centre Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Church Hill, Whitchurch, Tavistock, PL19 9ED, in Whitchurch, Devon. It is registered for 68 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-childrens-centre-ltd-2698728  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Church Hill, Whitchurch, Tavistock, PL19 9ED
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01822 612362
- Website: http://www.the-old-school.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2698728

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698728

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2698728). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698728)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698728)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698728)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1588370)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Church Hill, Whitchurch, Tavistock, PL19 9ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.534017,-4.128718

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Tavistock Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Rumon's Church of England Infants School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Mount Kelly |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Tavistock College | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitchurch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-preschool-106278) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tavistock Montessori Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tavistock-montessori-pre-school-2533190) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bambinos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-ey350857) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Cabin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-2805306) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Buckland Beehive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckland-beehive-ey546874) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Edgemoor Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edgemoor-day-nursery-ltd-2665141) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old School Children's Centre Ltd's Ofsted rating?

The Old School Children's Centre Ltd was inspected on 26 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Old School Children's Centre Ltd take?

The Old School Children's Centre Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Old School Children's Centre Ltd?

You can call 01822 612362 and visit www.the-old-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698728)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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