# The NEST

The NEST is a full-day nursery at St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6QE, in Lapford, Devon. It is registered for 29 children. It is run by Chulmleigh Academy Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2874453  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6QE
- Registered places: 29
- Run by: [Chulmleigh Academy Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chulmleigh-academy-trust)
- Ofsted URN: 2874453

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2874453). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874453)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874453)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874453)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.862007,-3.801078

- Station: Lapford, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499217) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Early Worlies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-worlies-2823474) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Bow Bears Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bow-bears-pre-school-cio-ey556419) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Winkleigh Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winkleigh-nursery-2841455) |  |  |  | 6.3 miles |
| [Sweetpeas Early Years Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweetpeas-early-years-provision-2634553) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Sunflowers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-day-nursery-ey334284) | Good |  |  | 7.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The NEST take?

The NEST is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### Who runs The NEST?

The NEST is run by Chulmleigh Academy Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The NEST?

Lapford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2874453)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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