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Nursery at Torre Church of England Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Indoor play and outdoor discovery belong to the same learning day at Tiny Torre. This is the preschool at Torre Church of England Academy in Torquay, with 24 morning places and 24 afternoon places. Children join in the term following their third birthday. Families can choose a whole day with lunch club or a half day, with lunch club optional.
The emphasis is on learning through conversation and play, rather than simply occupying children between school hours. In January 2026, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision to be Strong standard. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separate nursery inspection.
Playing and talking shape the curriculum. Tiny Torre follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), planning learning around children's development and interests. For parents, that means purposeful play with adults helping children build understanding of themselves, other people and their surroundings.
The ACE EYFS Curriculum combines activities children choose with teaching and guided work, both individually and in small groups. Plan, Do, Review gives children a simple thinking sequence: decide what to try, carry it out and reflect afterwards. The school aims to develop independence and help children manage their responses as well as acquire knowledge.
Outdoor learning has a physical purpose as well as an exploratory one. The early years garden and nature area give children contact with changing weather and the natural world; space to move supports coordination and strength. Activities on different scales also create opportunities to negotiate and work together.
A January 2026 early years example captures how practical experiences connect: children made binocular models before watching birds. Staff used their understanding of children's development to shape activities that tackled gaps in learning. Language and communication received particular attention, while adult interactions combined warmth with a clear learning purpose. Play has direction here.
Knowing each child is central to the early years support. In January 2026, staff understood individual development and adjusted learning to children's needs, with leaders identifying those needs promptly. That makes support part of the learning day, rather than something reserved for a later difficulty.
For families discussing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the class teacher is the first contact. The school's SEND coordinator supports discussions about progress, needs and provision. Tiny Torre also aims to work alongside parents, using what children can already do as the starting point for further learning.
Food has nursery-specific detail. Menus include fruit and vegetables at each meal, daily dairy or alternatives, and protein choices including beans, fish, meat and vegetarian options. Wholegrains feature weekly, and fried foods are excluded. This gives families concrete information about the food offered alongside the lunch-club booking choice.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Applications use Torbay Council's forms; families living outside Torbay use their own local authority's forms for the main Reception intake.
Learning continuity is a separate benefit. In January 2026, consistent early years practice supported children's move from preschool into Reception. Familiar approaches can help the change feel manageable, but they should never be treated as securing admission.
Morning sessions run from 8:50am to 11:50am and exclude lunch. Afternoon sessions run from 11:50am to 3:00pm and include lunch; the all-day option runs from 8:50am to 3:00pm. Flexible hours and half-day choices give families different ways to organise attendance.
There are 15 funded hours for all children, with an additional 15 for eligible families. Sessions beyond a family's eligibility are charged; contact the school for current charges.
Tiny Torre's relaxed uniform allows jogging bottoms in school colours and black trainers. A separate Tiny Torre logo jumper is also available. For enquiries, contact the office on 01803 324007 or office@torre.acexcellence.co.uk.
Children start in the term after their third birthday. There are 24 morning places and 24 afternoon places.
Yes. The all-day session runs from 8:50am to 3:00pm and includes lunch club. Half-day attendance is also offered, with lunch club optional.
All children have 15 funded hours, with an additional 15 available to eligible families. Sessions outside your eligibility are charged.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process. Torbay residents use Torbay Council's forms; families outside Torbay use their own local authority's forms for the main intake.
Tiny Torre has a relaxed uniform code, including the option of jogging bottoms in school colours and black trainers. A separate jumper with the Tiny Torre logo can be purchased.
