# Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery

Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Watcombe Primary School, Moor Lane, TORQUAY, TQ2 8NU, in Watcombe, Torbay. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watcombe-childrens-centre-nursery-ey341775  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Watcombe Primary School, Moor Lane, TORQUAY, TQ2 8NU
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01803 316959
- Website: http://www.wpscc.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY341775

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, 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/EY341775

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY341775). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341775)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341775)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341775)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1826746)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Watcombe Primary School, Moor Lane, TORQUAY, TQ2 8NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.496122,-3.529654

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watcombe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Mayfield School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lift Barton Hill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Abbey School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Abbey School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Furrough Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346415) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery take?

Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery?

Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery?

You can call 01803 316959 and visit www.wpscc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341775)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Watcombe+Children%27s+Centre+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJP6YXOK8PbUgR7_CtW3WLtnk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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