# Lympstone Preschool

Lympstone Preschool is a full-day nursery at Candys Field, School Hill, Exmouth, EX8 5HP, in Lympstone, Devon. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lympstone-preschool-ey555594  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Candys Field, School Hill, Exmouth, EX8 5HP
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01395 266511
- Website: https://www.lympstonepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY555594

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555594

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555594). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555594)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555594)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555594)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Candys Field, School Hill, Exmouth, EX8 5HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.650703,-3.427281

- Station: Lympstone Village, 0.2 miles
- Station: Lympstone Commando, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nutwell park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lympstone Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's Preparatory School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brixington Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ottertots Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ottertots-day-care-nursery-ey466500) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-2688807) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Pound Lane Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pound-lane-daycare-2765759) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-2856339) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Bells Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bells-pre-school-and-nursery-2805980) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-school Exmouth Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-exmouth-ltd-ey476959) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Lympstone Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lympstone Preschool take?

Lympstone Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

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

Lympstone Village is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lympstone Preschool?

You can call 01395 266511 and visit www.lympstonepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555594)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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