# Discovery Nursery

Discovery Nursery is a full-day nursery at 97 Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2ND, in Newtown, Devon. It is registered for 85 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Devon Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-2688810  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 97 Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2ND
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01392 459336
- Website: https://devon-nurseries.com/discovery-nursery-exeter/
- Run by: [Devon Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/devon-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2688810

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 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/16/2688810

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2688810). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688810)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688810)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688810)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/582206)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 97 Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.722832,-3.512431

- Station: St James Park (Devon), 0.7 miles
- Station: Polsloe Bridge, 0.7 miles
- Station: Exeter Central, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Regent's Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Belmont Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Heavitree Pleasure Ground, 0.4 miles
- 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Magdalen Court School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Maynard School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puffins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-nursery-ey300251) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Puffins at Manston Terrace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-manston-terrace-ey300245) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nanny Bears](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-2765655) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nanny Bears The Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-the-cottage-2830179) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Newtown Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-community-preschool-2709055) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Munchkins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-day-nursery-ey299719) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Discovery Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Discovery Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Discovery Nursery take?

Discovery Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Who runs Discovery Nursery?

Discovery Nursery is run by Devon Nurseries Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Discovery Nursery?

St James Park (Devon) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Discovery Nursery?

You can call 01392 459336 and visit devon-nurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688810)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Discovery+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJk3QNKhCkbUgR50zRFdj0NZc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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