Chestnut Nursery
URN: 113050 • Exeter EX2 6DJ
Overview
- Name
- Chestnut Nursery
- URN
- 113050
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Baker (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01392690418
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Magnolia Avenue, Exeter EX2 6DJ
Summary
      Chestnut Nursery School, located in Wonford, Exeter, is a local authority nursery catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. With a current enrolment of 62 pupils, the nursery offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that each child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs.
The nursery's ethos is centred around fostering motivation and self-belief in children, helping them understand that their efforts lead to success. Chestnut Nursery aims to provide a creative and inclusive curriculum, supported by a highly skilled team dedicated to identifying and addressing any potential barriers to learning. The school also promotes fundamental British values, ensuring children develop socially and emotionally in a safe environment.
Chestnut Nursery School offers various funding options, including 15 hours of funded childcare for eligible children. Additionally, the nursery hosts community events such as a Baby & Toddler Group and workshops aimed at supporting parents and caregivers, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong community connection.
      The nursery's ethos is centred around fostering motivation and self-belief in children, helping them understand that their efforts lead to success. Chestnut Nursery aims to provide a creative and inclusive curriculum, supported by a highly skilled team dedicated to identifying and addressing any potential barriers to learning. The school also promotes fundamental British values, ensuring children develop socially and emotionally in a safe environment.
Chestnut Nursery School offers various funding options, including 15 hours of funded childcare for eligible children. Additionally, the nursery hosts community events such as a Baby & Toddler Group and workshops aimed at supporting parents and caregivers, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong community connection.
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Nearby alternatives
- West Exe Nursery School (82.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 62 | 38 | 24 | 33.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 58 | 32 | 26 | 54.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 48 | 20 | 28 | 20.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 48 | 20 | 28 | 20.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 33.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 67 | 30 | 37 | 12.50 | 
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