# Tops Exeter

Tops Exeter is a full-day nursery at University Of Exeter, Prince Of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4PL, in Pennsylvania, Devon. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-exeter-2804980  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University Of Exeter, Prince Of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4PL
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 01392 305305
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/exeter-nursery/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2804980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 2025, 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/16/2804980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2804980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804980)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804980)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804980)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University Of Exeter, Prince Of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.733643,-3.526865

- Station: St James Park (Devon), 0.3 miles
- Station: Exeter Central, 0.6 miles
- Station: Exeter St Davids, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hoopern Valley Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Park: Danes Castle, 0.4 miles
- Park: Northernhay Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stoke Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Maynard School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.8 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) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Exeter Cathedral School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventurers-2817915) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Grosvenor Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grosvenor-day-nursery-ltd-2709407) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Steps Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-community-playgroup-105976) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Newtown Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-community-preschool-2709055) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stoke-hill-pre-school-and-day-nursery-106048) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St David's Hill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-hill-playgroup-ey419777) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Exeter's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Exeter Good at its inspection on 11 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Exeter take?

Tops Exeter is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Exeter?

Tops Exeter is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Exeter?

St James Park (Devon) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Exeter?

You can call 01392 305305 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804980)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Exeter+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJG_xg0lalbUgRTl9a7lkKcWs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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