# Widecombe Pre-school

Widecombe Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7TB, in Ashburton & Buckfastleigh, Devon. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/widecombe-pre-school-106280  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7TB
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: 106280

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 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/16/106280

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2000 (Reference 106280). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106280)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106280)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106280)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1285641)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.575492,-3.812989

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlanders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlanders-2627564) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Skylark Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylark-nursery-school-2752509) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Little Squirrels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-pre-school-2646272) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Little Ones at Bovey Tracey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ones-at-bovey-tracey-ey403902) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2644237) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Chagford Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chagford-montessori-nursery-school-ey359539) | Good |  |  | 7.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Widecombe Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Widecombe Pre-school Good at its inspection on 28 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Widecombe Pre-school take?

Widecombe Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106280)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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