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Abbotsbury School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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4.3(6 parent reviews) ·Abbotsbury School, 90 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JD · Devon
Number of places
65 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Abbotsbury School, established in 1960, is a well-regarded nursery and preschool located in Newton Abbot. Situated in a large Victorian building, the school provides a secure and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 5 years old.

The premises boast two outdoor play areas, complete with age-appropriate equipment, a playhouse, and ample space for physical activity. The school prides itself on its expert childcare and nursery education, fostering a friendly atmosphere where children feel comfortable and engaged.

Abbotsbury School is dedicated to maintaining its strong reputation by offering a safe and stimulating setting for young learners to grow and develop.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy attending this welcoming and friendly school. They form strong attachments to their key persons, settle exceptionally well, feel safe and secure, and make strong progress from their starting points.

Established 1960Victorian BuildingOutdoor Play Areas

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Open every weekday during term time, from 8am to 5pm.

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1960

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Abbotsbury School

Last inspected 12 July 2022 · Joanne Steward

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy attending this welcoming and friendly school. They form strong attachments to their key persons, settle exceptionally well, feel safe and secure, and make strong progress from their starting points.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form strong attachments and settle exceptionally well.
  • Children make strong progress from their starting points, including those receiving additional funding.
  • Children have an exceptional understanding of health and hygiene.
  • Children's behaviour is outstanding: they are kind, respectful, share and take turns well.
  • Staff morale is high and partnerships with parents are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the range of opportunities outside to help children explore and investigate a rich and broad variety of experiences, to enhance their development even further.
Inspection #10073710 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children's language skills well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use a set of core words related to the curriculum topic and extend these where appropriate; staff also work closely with other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy growing a variety of herbs, fruits and vegetables in the outside area (such as rosemary, strawberries, potatoes and lavender) and engage in outdoor planting activities; however, the outside curriculum is not as rich, and children do not have consistent opportunities to access all areas of learning when outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Abbotsbury School

4.3
(6)
ANTHEA VASILLIADOU
10 months ago

All 3 of my children attended Abbotsbury over the last 6 years. It’s a wonderful school and I couldn’t have wished for a better one. All the staff are lovely.

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James Macnamara
a year ago

Wonderful pre school - the staff are so friendly and helpful. It’s been wonderful watching our little boy develop not only academic skills but also socially.

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Zoe Stratford
8 years ago

I have been a parent of this school for 4 years. My last child leaves this term July 2017 and I am very emotional about this. The preschool has been amazing from beginning to the end. The structure of the schooling day prepares your child and you for school in a way that no other pre school can entertan. The flexibility of morning club to after school club has been a blessing. I will forever be in debt to this school as to how they have developed my children. Thank you

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Keira Lewis
3 years ago

Outstanding pre-school. My daughter loved it here and developed extremely well. If only they continued as a primary school. Excellent on all levels.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2012

  • July 2022Good
  • February 2016Good
  • July 2012Good

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