# Beach Buddies Braunton

Beach Buddies Braunton is a full-day nursery at Braunton Pentecostal Church, Chaloners Road, Braunton, EX33 2JA, in Braunton, Devon. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-buddies-braunton-2602659  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Braunton Pentecostal Church, Chaloners Road, Braunton, EX33 2JA
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01271 816877
- Website: https://beach-buddies.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2602659

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602659

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2602659). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602659)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602659)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602659)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1230804)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Braunton Pentecostal Church, Chaloners Road, Braunton, EX33 2JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.108850,-4.161199

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Kingsacre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Southmead School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Braunton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-and-nursery-2673587) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Westhill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhill-nursery-106394) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Start Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ey490201) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bright Start Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ltd-2837062) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-2581730) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-2660858) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Beach Buddies Braunton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Beach Buddies Braunton Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Beach Buddies Braunton take?

Beach Buddies Braunton is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Beach Buddies Braunton?

You can call 01271 816877 and visit beach-buddies.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602659)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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