# Bideford Baptist Pre-school

Bideford Baptist Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Baptist Centre, Mill Street, BIDEFORD, EX39 2JR, in Bideford, Devon. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bideford-baptist-pre-school-106298  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Baptist Centre, Mill Street, BIDEFORD, EX39 2JR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01237 471893
- Website: http://bidefordbaptistpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 106298

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 2024, 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/16/106298

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 106298). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106298)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106298)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106298)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Baptist Centre, Mill Street, BIDEFORD, EX39 2JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.019007,-4.206182

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Old Town Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pollyfield, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingsley School Devon |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2020) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St Helen's Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-2656084) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tarka Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-nursery-ey309995) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey443628) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-ey555372) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Make Waves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/make-waves-nursery-2768200) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Snapdragons Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-pre-school-ey466822) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bideford Baptist Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bideford Baptist Pre-school Good at its inspection on 8 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bideford Baptist Pre-school take?

Bideford Baptist Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bideford Baptist Pre-school?

You can call 01237 471893 and visit bidefordbaptistpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106298)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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