# Bearfoot Preschool Ltd

Bearfoot Preschool Ltd is a sessional pre-school at The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP, in Abbotsham, Devon. It is registered for 35 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearfoot-preschool-ltd-2764419  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP
- Registered places: 35
- Ofsted URN: 2764419

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2764419

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2764419). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2764419)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2764419)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2764419)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.015702,-4.247487

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kingsley School Devon |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotsham-and-alwington-pre-school-ey474609) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Make Waves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/make-waves-nursery-2768200) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-2656084) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bideford Baptist Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bideford-baptist-pre-school-106298) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tarka Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-nursery-ey309995) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-ey555372) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bearfoot Preschool Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Bearfoot Preschool Ltd was inspected on 24 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bearfoot Preschool Ltd take?

Bearfoot Preschool Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2764419)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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