# Woodpecker Forest School

Woodpecker Forest School is a sessional pre-school at Stover Country Park, Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG, in Kingsteignton West, Devon. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 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 is run by Nature Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpecker-forest-school-2752510  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stover Country Park, Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Nature Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nature-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2752510

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 March 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/16/2752510

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2752510). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752510)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752510)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752510)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stover Country Park, Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.556343,-3.643994

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stover School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Phoenix Bay School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Blackpool Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Kingsteignton School | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (December 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Coombeshead Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Teign School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Humpty Dumpty Childcare Ltd / Kingsteignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-ltd-kingsteignton-2540270) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St Josephs Pre-School Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-unit-106222) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Rackerhayes Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rackerhayes-pre-school-ey469849) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Chudleigh Knighton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chudleigh-knighton-pre-school-ey422549) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Newton Abbot Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-abbot-preschool-2637488) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-nursery-ey432696) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodpecker Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Woodpecker Forest School was inspected on 23 March 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 Woodpecker Forest School take?

Woodpecker Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodpecker Forest School?

Woodpecker Forest School is run by Nature Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752510)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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