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Abbey School Nursery

Ofsted: Requires ImprovementNursery

Abbey School, Hampton Court, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

67 children

Key details

Capacity

67 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Abbey School Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 7 May 2025 and received an overall rating of Requires improvement. In their report, inspectors noted: "The provision requires improvement Leaders do not ensure all staff have regular supervisions to offer support and continuous improvement. This impacts staff well-being and the quality of teaching and learning delivered to children. Children show they feel safe and know the daily routine."

Key strengths

  • Babies are resilient and confident outside.
  • Toddlers enjoy being creative.
  • Pre-school-age children fill and empty containers with water.
  • All children access an inclusive environment and have support to make choices.
  • Parents comment that their children have developed their social skills since attending.

Areas for improvement

  • further develop staff knowledge and understanding of how to support toddlers' communication and language and build on their listening and attention skills
  • strengthen staff practice on how to develop pre-school-age children's knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts such as shape, space and measure.
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Location

Abbey School, Hampton Court, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR

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