# Tinky's Pre-School

Tinky's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Gatehouse Cp School, Secmaton Lane, DAWLISH, EX7 0LW, in Dawlish Warren, Devon. It is registered for 29 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/tinkys-pre-school-ey412281  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gatehouse Cp School, Secmaton Lane, DAWLISH, EX7 0LW
- Registered places: 29
- Ofsted URN: EY412281

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 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/EY412281

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY412281). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412281)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412281)
- 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/EY412281)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gatehouse Cp School, Secmaton Lane, DAWLISH, EX7 0LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.594362,-3.463745

- Station: Dawlish Warren, 0.9 miles
- Station: Dawlish, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Little Week Gardens Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westcliff Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Orchard Manor School |  | 3–19 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Cockwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Dawlish College | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Secret Garden Day Nursery (Dawlish) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-day-nursery-dawlish-ltd-2832264) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Puffins at Westcliff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-westcliff-2839866) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raddenstile-childcare-ltd-t-a-the-dolphin-pre-school-and-nursery-ey424607) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Wildlings Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildlings-forest-kindergarten-2763963) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-2688807) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-school Exmouth Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-exmouth-ltd-ey476959) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tinky's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tinky's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tinky's Pre-School take?

Tinky's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tinky's Pre-School?

Dawlish Warren is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412281)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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