# Busy Otters

Busy Otters is a full-day nursery at Longdogs Lane, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1HY, in Ottery St Mary, Devon. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-otters-ey560108  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Longdogs Lane, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1HY
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01404 812442
- Website: http://www.busyotters.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY560108

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 June 2021, 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/EY560108

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY560108). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560108)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560108)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560108)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Longdogs Lane, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.750243,-3.271489

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The King's School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ottertots Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ottertots-day-care-nursery-ey358746) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Farmers @ Cuckoo Down Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-farmers-cuckoo-down-farm-2789687) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [West Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hill-pre-school-ey497796) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2662318) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ltd-2761618) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Whimple Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whimple-preschool-playgroup-106065) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Otters's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Otters Good at its inspection on 17 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Otters take?

Busy Otters is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Busy Otters?

You can call 01404 812442 and visit www.busyotters.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560108)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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