# Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery

Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Raddenstile Lane, Exmouth, EX8 2JH, in Exmouth, Devon. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raddenstile-childcare-ltd-t-a-the-dolphin-pre-school-and-nursery-ey424607  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Raddenstile Lane, Exmouth, EX8 2JH
- Registered places: 75
- Ofsted URN: EY424607

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 May 2024, 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/EY424607

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2011 (Reference EY424607). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424607)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424607)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424607)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/585756)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Raddenstile Lane, Exmouth, EX8 2JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.618369,-3.405755

- Station: Exmouth, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gunfield Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Maer, 0.3 miles
- Park: Queens Drive Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Exmouth Sensory Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Manor Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Royal Deaf Education Trust |  | 5–19 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Exeter Road Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Marpool Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Littleham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (May 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Pre-school Exmouth Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-exmouth-ltd-ey476959) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-2856339) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Bells Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bells-pre-school-and-nursery-2805980) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-2688807) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pound Lane Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pound-lane-daycare-2765759) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Lympstone Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lympstone-preschool-ey555594) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery take?

Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424607)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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