# Pinecones Nursery School

Pinecones Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Unit 1b, 1c, 4,5, Kingsdown Business Park,Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth, EX10 0PD, in Coly Valley, Devon. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinecones-nursery-school-ey551114  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1b, 1c, 4,5, Kingsdown Business Park,Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth, EX10 0PD
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01297 680587
- Website: http://pineconesnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY551114

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 August 2025, 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/EY551114

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY551114). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551114)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551114)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551114)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1011101)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1b, 1c, 4,5, Kingsdown Business Park,Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth, EX10 0PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.709147,-3.176149

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (February 2023) | yes | 2.0 miles |
| Sidbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 2.0 miles |
| Sidmouth College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 2.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puffins at Beer Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-beer-pre-school-ey217314) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Ottertots Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ottertots-day-care-nursery-ey358746) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Ruperts Under 5's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruperts-under-5s-pre-school-106022) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-hippo-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey489868) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Busy Otters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-otters-ey560108) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Colyton Caterpillars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colyton-caterpillars-early-education-ey408094) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pinecones Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pinecones Nursery School Good at its inspection on 5 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pinecones Nursery School take?

Pinecones Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Pinecones Nursery School?

You can call 01297 680587 and visit pineconesnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551114)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pinecones+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ2auDgGiDbUgRJ40j_fZj_RE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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