Frequently asked questions asked by parents looking for the best schools near Ashburton Local

How do I find out what schools are available around Bovey Tracey? 

There are some frighteningly frank websites for you to choose from. The Government one is https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables . You simply enter your location, perhaps Bovey Tracey, or another location and select primary schools or secondary schools. All the information parents need all there in percentages!

You could also try the paid for websites like www.schoolguide.co.uk . This one is quite cheap and you can pay monthly.

This is of course just the very first stage in selecting a school. You will to need see the videos on this page before even thinking of visiting the shortlist of schools on your list.

How do I find the state school catchment area in or around Ashburton Local? 
If you just need to know your school catchment area try www.admissionsday.co.uk .If you are looking for exhaustive information on the schools as well go to www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

How do I find out how good a school is?
You will absolutely have to visit the school. However, do look at the video below. For armed is to be fore warned!

Nursery Schools

What's the difference between nursery and preschool? 
Preschools usually work around a formal curriculum and trained teachers - making them a little more expensive! Nursery schools are usually a more relaxed learning environment and more flexible enrolment terms. They are also cheaper and vary greatly.

What age is a preschooler? Ages up to 4 is considered preschooler with toddlers are 1 - 3 year old bracket. Basically 4-year-old are not 'toddling' around any more and so are no longer toddlers!

What does preschool mean? A preschool, or nursery school, is a pre-primary school, or play school for early childhood education. Preschool is for children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. 

Is Pre K considered preschool? Pre K schools are pre-kindergartens.

This page should help you answer these school finding questions!

Creches

Local Area Creches and Day Nurseries for TQ13
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PreSchools and Playgroups for Bovey Tracey

Little Acorns Montessori

The Catholic Church Hall, Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9BY, UK – 07397 799113

My son has been at Little Acorns since September 2015 when he had just turned 2 years old. I cannot praise the staff highly enough over the past two years of him attending. He has loved every day and seeing his personality and development skills blossom with the Montessori teaching methods in such a nurturing environment has been a joy. Little Acorns offer the perfect combination of structure and play that I believe gives children the confidence needed ready for their next stage in education.

I cannot recommend Little Acorns preschool highly enough. My daughter began attending in January 2017 and settled in very quickly. It is clear that she really enjoys her time there, she speaks fondly about staff, other children and the different activities they do. As a parent I have had excellent communication from the staff. My son will also be attending there when he turns two years old.

Lustleigh Orchard Pre-School and Playgroup

Lustleigh Village Hall, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 9TA, UK – 07854 178189

Great experience for the kids, with outdoor nature garden and acres of green space

Ilsington Pre-school

Ilsington Village Hall, Ilsington, Newton Abbot TQ13 9RG, UK – 07779 691992

My son has been at this preschool for a little over a year. It's amazing. The staff, facilities, lessons etc are just brilliant. My son has learnt so much and his confidence is sky high. There's talk of it closing down due to it not making enough profit. My son will be devastated. My daughter is due to go there when she's old enough. I'm truly gutted that it might be closing as all other preschools just don't come close.

After School Care

Little Ones Childcare @ Bovey Tracey- Learn to Play... Play to Learn

Abbey Rd, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot TQ13 9HZ, UK – 01626 833255

Little Ones Bovey have looked after my daughter very well. The staff treat the children as individuals and care about their feelings. It is a safe, fun atmosphere where there is an emphasis on manners and being kind. The food is good too!

A brilliant nursery, couldn’t ask for more! The staff are brilliant with our daughter assisting in her development and do more with the children than I could ever do. Highly recommend

The flight flew from RAF Brize Norton on 24th April 2024 with 500 cuddly giraffes on board to raise money and awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conway who died at just nine years old of leukaemia in 2013. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate donated 50% of the production costs on behalf of the junior school, Chapter House, and our Forces community across campus - which is about 25% of our total student population.

For more information see:

Choosing a school around Bovey Tracey. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Bovey Tracey Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Bovey Tracey

Independent Schools for Bovey Tracey - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

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Independent Schools

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Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for TQ13 7DT . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Primary Schools

Bovey Tracey Primary School

Abbey Rd, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9HZ, UK – 01626 833257

Very very good lovely teachers very good lessons and very good play and play ground resources as well!

Ilsington Church of England Primary School

1 St Michaels Cottages, Ilsington, Newton Abbot TQ13 9RJ, UK – 01364 661208

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial, inspecting and regulating services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in TQ13 or anywhere in the country.
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Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.
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Special schools for Bovey Tracey for moderate to severe learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Physical impairment, complex health needs, communication difficulties, dyspraxia and other special needs.

Special Needs Schools around you

Bovey Tracey Primary School

Abbey Rd, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9HZ, UK – 01626 833257

Very very good lovely teachers very good lessons and very good play and play ground resources as well!

Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups.  Find a special needs school near Bovey Tracey or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for TQ13 - Language Tuition

Adult Education Centres for Bovey Tracey which may run evening or daytime language classes

Adult Education

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Language Schools

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Language Schools for Bovey Tracey

Language schools for TQ13. Also consider Adult Education Centres which might run evening language classes

Private Tutors for Bovey Tracey

Private Tuition for TQ13
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Private Tutors

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