# Whimple Preschool Playgroup

Whimple Preschool Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2TS, in Whimple, Devon. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whimple-preschool-playgroup-106065  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2TS
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07794 652549
- Website: http://www.whimplepreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 106065

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/106065

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 106065). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106065)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106065)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106065)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.768447,-3.356206

- Station: Whimple, under 0.1 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dince Hill, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whimple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2662318) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ltd-2761618) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Rockbeare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-rockbeare-2685897) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [West Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hill-pre-school-ey497796) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Farmers @ Cuckoo Down Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-farmers-cuckoo-down-farm-2789687) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Farmers @ Burrow Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-farmers-burrow-farm-2832190) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whimple Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whimple Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whimple Preschool Playgroup take?

Whimple Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whimple Preschool Playgroup?

Whimple is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whimple Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 07794 652549 and visit www.whimplepreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106065)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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