# Swimbridge Pre School

Swimbridge Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Old School Room, Watergate, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PR, in Swimbridge, Devon. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swimbridge-pre-school-106381  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Old School Room, Watergate, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PR
- Registered places: 14
- Phone: 07858 509695
- Website: http://candidametcalfe.wixsite.com/swimbridgepreschool
- Ofsted URN: 106381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 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/16/106381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 106381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106381)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106381)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 25 March 2008). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/177803)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School Room, Watergate, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.052475,-3.968493

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swallows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallows-day-nursery-ey386523) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Orchard Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-vale-nursery-school-ey399043) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ey462582) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Swimbridge Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Swimbridge Pre School Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swimbridge Pre School take?

Swimbridge Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Swimbridge Pre School?

You can call 07858 509695 and visit candidametcalfe.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swimbridge+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJk5j7RRQxbEgROo8zIIME0ro)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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