# Venture Dartington

Venture Dartington is a sessional pre-school at The Dartington Hall Trust, Warren Lane, Totnes, TQ9 6EE, in Cott, Devon. It is registered for 28 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Venture Outdoor Kindergarten Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/venture-dartington-2799877  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Dartington Hall Trust, Warren Lane, Totnes, TQ9 6EE
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07500 927722
- Website: https://www.ventureok.co.uk/
- Run by: [Venture Outdoor Kindergarten Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/venture-outdoor-kindergarten-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 2799877

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 5 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799877

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2799877). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799877)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799877)
- 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/16/2799877)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Dartington Hall Trust, Warren Lane, Totnes, TQ9 6EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.452388,-3.694316

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Dartington Hall Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School |  | 3–12 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Redwood River School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| River Dart Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bidwell Brook School |  | 3–19 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dartington Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Christophers School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| South Devon Steiner School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Humpty Dumpty Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-ey407812) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-2696001) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Daisy Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-preschool-2695998) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Marldon Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marldon-pre-school-playgroup-106172) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collaton-st-mary-pre-school-paignton-ey500114) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2644237) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Venture Dartington's Ofsted rating?

Venture Dartington was inspected on 5 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Venture Dartington take?

Venture Dartington is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Venture Dartington?

Venture Dartington is run by Venture Outdoor Kindergarten Partnership, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Venture Dartington?

Staverton (South Devon Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Venture Dartington?

You can call 07500 927722 and visit www.ventureok.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799877)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Venture+Outdoor+Kindergarten+Dartington&query_place_id=ChIJqdtVsoMDbUgRj1lzUYaFmd8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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