# The Exwick Ark

The Exwick Ark is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Exwick Road, EXETER, EX4 2AT, in Exwick, Devon. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Exwick Ark Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-exwick-ark-ey466130  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Exwick Road, EXETER, EX4 2AT
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01392 425551
- Website: https://exwickark.co.uk/home/
- Run by: [The Exwick Ark Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-exwick-ark-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY466130

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 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/EY466130

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY466130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466130)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466130)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466130)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/616580)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Exwick Road, EXETER, EX4 2AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.731611,-3.549287

- Station: Exeter St Davids, 0.3 miles
- Station: Exeter Central, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birks Bank Arboretum, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Exwick Play Park (Station Road Park), under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exwick Heights Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| 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) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thomas Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.8 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 | 0.9 miles |
| Torlands Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Exeter Cathedral School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St David's Hill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-hill-playgroup-ey419777) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tic Tocs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tocs-day-nursery-2688811) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Ark at Thomas Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-thomas-hall-ey491187) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Exeter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-exeter-2804980) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Puffins in the City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-in-the-city-2848939) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2782826) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Exwick Ark's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Exwick Ark Good at its inspection on 31 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Exwick Ark take?

The Exwick Ark is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Exwick Ark?

The Exwick Ark is run by The Exwick Ark Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Exwick Ark?

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

### How do I contact The Exwick Ark?

You can call 01392 425551 and visit exwickark.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466130)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Exwick+Ark&query_place_id=ChIJq8zlJUukbUgR5bwdMBNPMSg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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