# Clyst Valley Pre-School

Clyst Valley Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Clyst St Mary County Primary School, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BG, in Clyst St Mary, Devon. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clyst-valley-pre-school-105955  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clyst St Mary County Primary School, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BG
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01392 876615
- Website: http://www.clystvalleypreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 105955

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, 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/16/105955

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 105955). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105955)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105955)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105955)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clyst St Mary County Primary School, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.709534,-3.454201

- Station: Newcourt, 0.9 miles
- Station: Digby & Sowton, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Forge Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyst St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Stansfield Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Ellen Tinkham School |  | 3–19 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Echoes Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echoes-childcare-limited-2674659) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Puffins at Clystheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-clystheath-ey300223) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Puffins At Sowton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-sowton-2516017) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery Exeter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-exeter-ey476190) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Pearls Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-limited-2743883) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346334) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clyst Valley Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clyst Valley Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clyst Valley Pre-School take?

Clyst Valley Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Clyst Valley Pre-School?

Newcourt is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Clyst Valley Pre-School?

You can call 01392 876615 and visit www.clystvalleypreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105955)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clyst+Valley+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ5ehvZX6hbUgRgT4NxzSaGto)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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