# Dragonflies Preschool

Dragonflies Preschool is a full-day nursery at St. Marys Catholic Primary School, Lyme Road, AXMINSTER, EX13 5BE, in Axminster, Devon. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-preschool-ey496057  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Marys Catholic Primary School, Lyme Road, AXMINSTER, EX13 5BE
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01297 639329
- Website: http://preschoolaxminster.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY496057

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, 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/EY496057

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY496057). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496057)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496057)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496057)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/625062)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Marys Catholic Primary School, Lyme Road, AXMINSTER, EX13 5BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.780617,-2.992092

- Station: Axminster, 0.6 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Catholic Primary School, Axminster | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Axminster Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Kilmington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Axe Valley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tick Tock Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tick-tock-day-nursery-ey553056) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [All Saints Wise Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-wise-owls-ey474962) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Wild Roots Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-roots-childcare-2828380) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Uplyme Pre-school CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uplyme-pre-school-cio-ey478678) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [The Folly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey496145) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Colyton Caterpillars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colyton-caterpillars-early-education-ey408094) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dragonflies Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dragonflies Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dragonflies Preschool take?

Dragonflies Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dragonflies Preschool?

Axminster is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dragonflies Preschool?

You can call 01297 639329 and visit preschoolaxminster.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496057)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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