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Nursery at Bearnes Voluntary Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Early writing and number language give Bearnes’ early years provision its clearest character. The preschool belongs to Bearnes Voluntary Primary School on Queen Street in Newton Abbot, with the school’s early years provision named Acorns & Oaks.
Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 18 and 19 December 2024. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision collectively; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Writing receives close attention in the early years. In December 2024, children were making a positive start and developing secure mathematical understanding. Adults demonstrated vocabulary that children then used when tackling number problems, connecting spoken language with mathematical thinking.
The useful detail is that children put adults’ language to work themselves. In December 2024, early-years children used vocabulary modelled by adults to solve number problems.
Safeguarding arrangements across the school were effective in December 2024. This is a school-wide finding and provides the safeguarding context for its attached preschool.
Preschool attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must submit a fresh application through the normal Reception admissions process and meet the deadline for their intake. Treat the preschool place and the later school application as separate decisions.
Reception applications go to Devon County Council rather than directly to Bearnes. Families can apply online at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline or use the application forms at devon.cc/applicationforms. Link Academy Trust is the school’s admissions authority, while Devon County Council coordinates the application process.
For the normal intake, Reception places are offered for the September term following a child’s fourth birthday, including where a family intends to defer entry until later in that academic year. The application still needs to be made separately.
Applications for preschool places go directly to the school. For enquiries, telephone 01626 353980 or email adminbearnes@thelink.academy. This gives families a direct contact for the preschool application, distinct from the council route used for Reception.
School visits can be arranged through the same telephone number or email address. Bearnes’ address is Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2AU.
Yes. Bearnes has its own preschool provision, and its early years provision is named Acorns & Oaks.
Early years provision was judged Good on 18 and 19 December 2024. This was part of the school inspection, not a separate nursery inspection.
No. A fresh Reception application is required through Devon County Council.
Apply directly to Bearnes. Contact 01626 353980 or adminbearnes@thelink.academy.
Yes. Contact the school on 01626 353980 or email adminbearnes@thelink.academy to arrange one.
