# Puffins at Beer Pre-School

Puffins at Beer Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Mare Lane, Beer, Nr Seaton, EX12 3NB, in Beer, Devon. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-beer-pre-school-ey217314  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mare Lane, Beer, Nr Seaton, EX12 3NB
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01297 20403
- Website: https://www.puffinsatbeer.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY217314

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 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/EY217314

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY217314). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217314)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217314)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217314)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mare Lane, Beer, Nr Seaton, EX12 3NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.698161,-3.098263

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pecorama Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Seaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Branscombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (February 2023) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ruperts Under 5's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruperts-under-5s-pre-school-106022) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-hippo-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey489868) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Colyton Caterpillars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colyton-caterpillars-early-education-ey408094) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Pinecones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinecones-nursery-school-ey551114) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Uplyme Pre-school CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uplyme-pre-school-cio-ey478678) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [The Folly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey496145) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puffins at Beer Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puffins at Beer Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puffins at Beer Pre-School take?

Puffins at Beer Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Puffins at Beer Pre-School?

Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puffins at Beer Pre-School?

You can call 01297 20403 and visit www.puffinsatbeer.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217314)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffins+At+Beer+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJvXOIHmeBbUgREBGqGGIT968)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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