# Puffins at Westcliff

Puffins at Westcliff is a full-day nursery at School Bungalow, First Avenue, Dawlish, EX7 9RA, in Dawlish, Devon. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-westcliff-2839866  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Bungalow, First Avenue, Dawlish, EX7 9RA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01392 496017
- Website: https://puffinsofexeter.co.uk/
- Run by: [Puffins of Exeter Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/puffins-of-exeter-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2839866

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2839866

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2839866). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2839866)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2839866)
- 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/16/2839866)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1807366)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Bungalow, First Avenue, Dawlish, EX7 9RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.578150,-3.478384

- Station: Dawlish, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manor Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Newhay, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Lawn, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lea Mount, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Orchard Manor School |  | 3–19 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hazeldown School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Trinity School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Dawlish College | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Secret Garden Day Nursery (Dawlish) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-dawlish-ltd-2832264) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Tinky's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkys-pre-school-ey412281) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery (Broadmeadow) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-broadmeadow-ltd-ey277588) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Shaldon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaldon-nursery-2893483) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Wildlings Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildlings-forest-kindergarten-2763963) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raddenstile-childcare-ltd-t-a-the-dolphin-pre-school-and-nursery-ey424607) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puffins at Westcliff's Ofsted rating?

Puffins at Westcliff was inspected on 8 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Puffins at Westcliff take?

Puffins at Westcliff is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puffins at Westcliff?

Puffins at Westcliff is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puffins at Westcliff?

Dawlish is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puffins at Westcliff?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2839866)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffins+at+Westcliff&query_place_id=ChIJjYs7GaQLbUgRAy62DQdb5pM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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