# Littlesaints Preschool

Littlesaints Preschool is a full-day nursery at School Road, EXETER, EX2 9AF, in St Thomas, Devon. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlesaints-preschool-ey343699  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Road, EXETER, EX2 9AF
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01392 217880
- Ofsted URN: EY343699

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343699

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY343699). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343699)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343699)
- 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/EY343699)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Road, EXETER, EX2 9AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.714485,-3.539003

- Station: Exeter St Thomas, 0.2 miles
- Station: Exeter Central, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Thomas Pleasure Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cowick Barton Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pinces Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Montgomery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bowhill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Torlands Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Exeter Cathedral School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St David's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-2688812) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2782826) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Puffins in the City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-in-the-city-2848939) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tic Tocs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tocs-day-nursery-2688811) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St David's Hill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-hill-playgroup-ey419777) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Munchkins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-day-nursery-ey299719) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Littlesaints Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 13 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Littlesaints Preschool take?

Littlesaints Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

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

Exeter St Thomas is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Littlesaints Preschool?

You can call 01392 217880.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343699)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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