# Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)

Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School) is a full-day nursery at 11 Boutport Street, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 1RW, in Barnstaple, Devon. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Boutport Street, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 1RW
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01271 377034
- Website: https://www.happyhares.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY561019

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561019

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY561019). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561019)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561019)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561019)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1296865)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 Boutport Street, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 1RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.082494,-4.059336

- Station: Barnstaple, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pilton Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Pilton Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pathfield School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 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 | 0.5 miles |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 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 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Duckies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckies-pre-school-2603373) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. Michael's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-ey463033) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ey462582) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School) Good at its inspection on 30 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School) take?

Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School) is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)?

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

### How do I contact Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)?

You can call 01271 377034 and visit www.happyhares.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561019)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Hares&query_place_id=ChIJZ4kg6wQ7bEgR6hrNf17IsCY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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