# Tops Babbacombe

Tops Babbacombe is a full-day nursery at Tops Babbacombe, 133 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SR, in Babbacombe, Torbay. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 22 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe-ey562854  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tops Babbacombe, 133 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SR
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01803 311442
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY562854

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 September 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.

Inspection history:

- 3 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 19 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562854

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY562854). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562854)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 3 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562854)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562854)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tops Babbacombe, 133 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.478043,-3.514638

- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Babbacombe Downs, 0.1 miles
- Park: Cary Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tessier Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Abbey School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Warberry CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Furrough Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Abbey School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthias-pre-school-and-childcare-centre-139479) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Babbacombe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Babbacombe Good at its inspection on 3 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Babbacombe take?

Tops Babbacombe is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Babbacombe?

Tops Babbacombe is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Babbacombe?

Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Babbacombe?

You can call 01803 311442 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562854)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Babbacombe+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9abu9zQObUgRhdgGVDPxZ3I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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