# Snapdragons Pre-School

Snapdragons Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Jackets Lane, Bideford, EX39 1HT, in Northam, Devon. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-pre-school-ey466822  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Jackets Lane, Bideford, EX39 1HT
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07939 850751
- Website: http://www.snapdragonsnortham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY466822

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 March 2022, 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/EY466822

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY466822). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466822)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466822)
- 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/EY466822)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/233674)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Jackets Lane, Bideford, EX39 1HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.043316,-4.216211

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bone Hill, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2020) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Appledore School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Kingsley School Devon |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-ey555372) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tarka Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-nursery-ey309995) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-2656084) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bideford Baptist Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bideford-baptist-pre-school-106298) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey443628) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Bearfoot Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearfoot-preschool-ltd-2764419) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Snapdragons Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Snapdragons Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Snapdragons Pre-School take?

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

### How do I contact Snapdragons Pre-School?

You can call 07939 850751 and visit www.snapdragonsnortham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466822)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Snapdragons+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJBYG41789bEgRzfiXVli79_8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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