Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Contact details for the school

School Name: Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Address: Magnolia Avenue, Cowick Street West Exe Nursery School
Town/City: Exeter
County: Devon
Postcode: EX2 6DJ
Telephone Number: 01392 690418
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Nursery (ages 2-5)
Type: Local authority nursery school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Exeter Nursery Schools

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Baker
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 69 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 21.1%

Location and administration

URN: 113050
DfE Number: 878/1007
UPRN: 100041132402
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Exeter (E07000041)
Constituency: Exeter (E14001231)
Electoral Ward: Priory (E05011019)

Easting & Northing: 294145E, 91451N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 49.18" N 3° 30' 2.08" W
Plus Code: 9C2RPF7X+FQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Wynstream Primary School Academy (0.3km)
  2. Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (0.6km)
  3. Southbrook School (0.7km)
  4. Isca Academy (0.9km)
  5. Woodwater Academy (0.9km)
  6. Exeter School (1.1km)
  7. Atkinson Secure Children's Home (1.2km)
  8. Infocus College (1.2km)
  9. St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy (1.2km)
  10. Magdalen Court School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Marina Asvachin - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Jane Baker - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Bilsborough - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Catharine Farnell - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Lake - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 15 February 2025. Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Nicky Mein - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Katharine Pringle - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Nathalie Schwegmann - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mr David Simpkins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Valerie Smith - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Taggart - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Ms Emma Verwey - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2026.