# Exminster Pre-school

Exminster Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Deepway Centre, Deepway Lane, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8BG, in Exminster, Devon. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exminster-pre-school-106118  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Deepway Centre, Deepway Lane, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8BG
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01392 833320
- Website: http://www.exminsterpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 106118

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 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/16/106118

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1981 (Reference 106118). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106118)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106118)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106118)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Deepway Centre, Deepway Lane, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.678712,-3.498098

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Milbury Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Exminster Reflection Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Deepway Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exminster Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School |  | 3–7 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Countess Wear Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Topsham School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Matford Brook Academy | All-through | 2–16 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Kenn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jurassic Childcare (Exminster)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jurassic-childcare-exminster-2896017) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Topsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-topsham-2672584) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey536795) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-pre-school-the-old-ticket-office-2772128) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kennford Playbox](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kennford-playbox-ey366991) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Pearls Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-limited-2743883) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Exminster Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Exminster Pre-school Good at its inspection on 28 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Exminster Pre-school take?

Exminster Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Exminster Pre-school?

Topsham is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Exminster Pre-school?

You can call 01392 833320 and visit www.exminsterpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106118)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Exminster+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJoyEfXM2mbUgRsAuEutW81yc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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