Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
About Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Chestnut Nursery School is one of just two state nursery schools in Devon, and it shares its federation with the only other one in the local authority, West Exe Nursery School, which sits 3.2 km away and holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Chestnut itself is rated Good, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent graded inspections, including the most recent one in 2017. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Baker and serves 62 children aged two to five, all in mixed-gender classes. With a third of its pupils eligible for free school meals, it reflects a genuinely diverse intake. The school is non-religious and sits within Exeter, offering a local option for families who want a dedicated early years setting rather than a reception class attached to a primary school. Its federation with West Exe suggests a shared approach to early years leadership across the city.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2023Latest monitoring visit (23 Nov 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
5Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:00
Breakfast club
08:00-09:00
After-school care
15:00-17:30
Source: chestnutnursery.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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