# Make Waves Nursery

Make Waves Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 6, Pine Close, Caddsdown Industrial Park, Bideford, EX39 3SG, in Bideford South, Devon. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/make-waves-nursery-2768200  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 6, Pine Close, Caddsdown Industrial Park, Bideford, EX39 3SG
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01237 730531
- Website: https://www.makewavesdevon.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2768200

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 December 2024, 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/16/2768200

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2768200). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768200)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768200)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768200)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1688165)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 6, Pine Close, Caddsdown Industrial Park, Bideford, EX39 3SG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.007639,-4.228906

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Helen's Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kingsley School Devon |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bearfoot Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearfoot-preschool-ltd-2764419) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotsham-and-alwington-pre-school-ey474609) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bideford Baptist Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bideford-baptist-pre-school-106298) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-2656084) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey443628) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tarka Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-nursery-ey309995) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Make Waves Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Make Waves Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Make Waves Nursery take?

Make Waves Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Make Waves Nursery?

You can call 01237 730531 and visit www.makewavesdevon.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768200)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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