# White Rock Pre-school

White Rock Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Hookhills Community Centre, Freshwater Drive, Paignton, TQ4 7SB, in Goodrington, Torbay. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-rock-pre-school-139447  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hookhills Community Centre, Freshwater Drive, Paignton, TQ4 7SB
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01803 845989
- Website: https://whiterockpreschool.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 139447

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 May 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/16/139447

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 139447). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139447)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139447)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139447)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hookhills Community Centre, Freshwater Drive, Paignton, TQ4 7SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.409538,-3.568159

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goodrington Village Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Galmpton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Paignton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roselands-community-nursery-and-playschool-ey541104) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey434985) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Galmpton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galmpton-pre-school-ey300296) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braeside-sunflowers-paignton-ey551320) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-wellies-nursery-at-ymca-2894417) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-curledge-street-academy-2793507) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is White Rock Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated White Rock Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 14 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can White Rock Pre-school take?

White Rock Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to White Rock Pre-school?

Churston (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact White Rock Pre-school?

You can call 01803 845989 and visit whiterockpreschool.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139447)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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