# Puffins At Sowton

Puffins At Sowton is a full-day nursery at Puffins, Green Park, Heron Road,Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7LL, in Clyst Heath, Devon. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 33 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-sowton-2516017  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Puffins, Green Park, Heron Road,Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7LL
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01392 496017
- Website: http://www.puffinsofexeter.co.uk/
- Run by: [Puffins of Exeter Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/puffins-of-exeter-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2516017

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 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/16/2516017

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference 2516017). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516017)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516017)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516017)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Puffins, Green Park, Heron Road,Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.720743,-3.473305

- Station: Digby & Sowton, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Wilton Way Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansfield Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ellen Tinkham School |  | 3–19 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Monkerton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346334) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery Exeter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-exeter-ey476190) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Puffins at Clystheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-clystheath-ey300223) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Pearls Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-limited-2743883) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Clyst Valley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clyst-valley-pre-school-105955) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ludwell Valley Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ludwell-valley-centre-ey482440) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puffins At Sowton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puffins At Sowton Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puffins At Sowton take?

Puffins At Sowton is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puffins At Sowton?

Puffins At Sowton is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puffins At Sowton?

Digby & Sowton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puffins At Sowton?

You can call 01392 496017 and visit www.puffinsofexeter.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516017)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffins+Of+Exeter+Sowton&query_place_id=ChIJFScx692jbUgRQYxchQCc_lE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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