# St David's Hill Playgroup

St David's Hill Playgroup is a full-day nursery at 41b Bonhay Road, St David's, EXETER, EX4 4BP, in Exeter, Devon. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-hill-playgroup-ey419777  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 41b Bonhay Road, St David's, EXETER, EX4 4BP
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01392 425519
- Ofsted URN: EY419777

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 October 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/EY419777

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY419777). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419777)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419777)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419777)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 41b Bonhay Road, St David's, EXETER, EX4 4BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.725825,-3.540182

- Station: Exeter St Davids, 0.3 miles
- Station: Exeter Central, 0.3 miles
- Station: Exeter St Thomas, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bury Meadow Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Northernhay Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Priory Gardens Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rougemont Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Danes Castle, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Looe Road Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Exeter Cathedral School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Montgomery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Torlands Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Exwick Heights Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tic Tocs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tocs-day-nursery-2688811) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Puffins in the City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-in-the-city-2848939) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Exwick Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-exwick-ark-ey466130) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Littlesaints Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlesaints-preschool-ey343699) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2782826) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tops Exeter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-exeter-2804980) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St David's Hill Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St David's Hill Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 14 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St David's Hill Playgroup take?

St David's Hill Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St David's Hill Playgroup?

Exeter St Davids is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St David's Hill Playgroup?

You can call 01392 425519.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419777)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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