# Wildlings Forest Kindergarten

Wildlings Forest Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, Ashcombe, Exeter, EX7 0QE, in Dawlish South West, Devon. It is registered for 16 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildlings-forest-kindergarten-2763963  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, Ashcombe, Exeter, EX7 0QE
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 2763963

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 5 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763963

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2763963). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763963)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763963)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763963)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, Ashcombe, Exeter, EX7 0QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.605758,-3.532161

## 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) |  | 3.0 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) |  | 3.0 miles |
| Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 3.0 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) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Daisychain Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisychain-preschool-ey429942) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Chudleigh Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chudleigh-preschool-2766964) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Puffins at Westcliff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-westcliff-2839866) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Tinky's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkys-pre-school-ey412281) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery (Broadmeadow) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-broadmeadow-ltd-ey277588) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wildlings Forest Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Wildlings Forest Kindergarten was inspected on 5 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Wildlings Forest Kindergarten take?

Wildlings Forest Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763963)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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