# St. Michael's Nursery

St. Michael's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2DB, in Sticklepath, Devon. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-ey463033  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2DB
- Registered places: 77
- Phone: 01271 267038
- Website: https://www.stmichaels-nursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY463033

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 October 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/EY463033

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2013 (Reference EY463033). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463033)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463033)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463033)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/570711)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.072037,-4.076002

- Station: Barnstaple, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Shoreline Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Pathfield School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Pilton Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery Woodville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-woodville-2751648) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Duckies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckies-pre-school-2603373) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-early-years-care-and-education-ey498094) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Michael's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Michael's Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Michael's Nursery take?

St. Michael's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Michael's Nursery?

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

### How do I contact St. Michael's Nursery?

You can call 01271 267038 and visit www.stmichaels-nursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463033)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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