# Muddy Boots

Muddy Boots is a full-day nursery at Buck House, Chircombe Lane, Northam, Bideford, EX39 2RQ, in Raleigh Estate, Devon. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-ey555372  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Buck House, Chircombe Lane, Northam, Bideford, EX39 2RQ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY555372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2021, 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/EY555372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555372)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1020142)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buck House, Chircombe Lane, Northam, Bideford, EX39 2RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.030347,-4.204809

- Park: Victoria Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kingsley School Devon |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2020) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Appledore School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tarka Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-nursery-ey309995) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-2656084) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bideford Baptist Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bideford-baptist-pre-school-106298) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Snapdragons Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-pre-school-ey466822) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey443628) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Make Waves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/make-waves-nursery-2768200) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Boots's Ofsted rating?

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

### How many children can Muddy Boots take?

Muddy Boots is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555372)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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