Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 2–5 · Exeter, Devon
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation is a nursery school in Exeter, Devon for ages 2–5 (local authority nursery school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 23 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Magnolia Avenue, Cowick Street West Exe Nursery School, Exeter, EX2 6DJ
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Devon
- Pupils on roll
- 69 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 23.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Inspected 23 November 2023
Strengths
- “Chestnut Nursery School is a buzz of activity where children love to play and learn.”
- “Relationships between staff and children are strong.”
- “Staff know children exceptionally well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in Devon.
- Ludwell Valley Centre 0.2 mi Requires improvement
- First Steps NHS Nursery 0.4 mi Outstanding
- Nanny Bears Childcare 0.4 mi Good
- Little Pearls Nursery Limited 0.6 mi Good
- Nanny Bears The Cottage 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Nanny Bears 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Puffins at Manston Terrace 0.7 mi Good
- Happy Days Nursery Exeter 0.8 mi Good