# Duckies Pre School

Duckies Pre School is a full-day nursery at Lets Go, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LG, in Pottington, Devon. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckies-pre-school-2603373  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lets Go, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LG
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 07534 347346
- Website: https://www.duckiespre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2603373

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 February 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/16/2603373

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2603373). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603373)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603373)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603373)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lets Go, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.085796,-4.076047

- Station: Barnstaple, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfield School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pilton Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-early-years-care-and-education-ey498094) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery Woodville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-woodville-2751648) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St. Michael's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-ey463033) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Duckies Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Duckies Pre School Good at its inspection on 1 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Duckies Pre School take?

Duckies Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Duckies Pre School?

Barnstaple is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Duckies Pre School?

You can call 07534 347346 and visit www.duckiespre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603373)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duckies+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJc12Fz-Y7bEgR1m_2dSVVIh0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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