# Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office is a full-day nursery at The Old Ticket Office, Holman Way, Topsham, EX3 0EN, in Topsham, Devon. It is registered for 16 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-pre-school-the-old-ticket-office-2772128 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: The Old Ticket Office, Holman Way, Topsham, EX3 0EN - Registered places: 16 - Run by: [Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-ducklings-nursery-devon-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2772128 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 15 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772128 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2772128). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772128) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772128) - Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772128) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: The Old Ticket Office, Holman Way, Topsham, EX3 0EN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.683813,-3.462111 - Station: Topsham, 0.2 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | The Topsham School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles | | Exminster Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 1.5 miles | | Exeter Pre-Prep School | | 3–7 | | yes | 1.5 miles | | Countess Wear Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles | | Clyst St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | | 1.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Ducklings Topsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-topsham-2672584) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Echoes Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echoes-childcare-limited-2674659) | Good | | | 1.5 miles | | [Exminster Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exminster-pre-school-106118) | Good | | | 1.6 miles | | [Jurassic Childcare (Exminster)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jurassic-childcare-exminster-2896017) | | | | 1.7 miles | | [Clyst Valley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clyst-valley-pre-school-105955) | Good | | | 1.8 miles | | [Puffins at Clystheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-clystheath-ey300223) | Good | | | 2.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office's Ofsted rating? Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office was inspected on 15 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office take? Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time. ### Who runs Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office? Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office is run by Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office? Topsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772128) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.