# Apple Wood Children's Nursery

Apple Wood Children's Nursery is a full-day nursery at The College Of West Anglia, Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, PE30 2QW, in Highgate, Norfolk. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-wood-childrens-nursery-254313  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The College Of West Anglia, Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, PE30 2QW
- Registered places: 52
- Ofsted URN: 254313

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254313

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1995 (Reference 254313). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254313)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254313)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254313)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The College Of West Anglia, Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, PE30 2QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.756351,0.410694

- Station: Kings Lynn, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kettlewell Lane Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Walks, 0.3 miles
- Park: Losinga Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Loke Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saint James’ Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Eastgate Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King's Lynn Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Greyfriars Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Parkway Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| King's Oak Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fen Rivers Academy |  | 4–16 | Requires improvement (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Giggles N Squiggles Discovery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-discovery-2726386) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mr Bee's St Augustine's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-bees-st-augustines-ey561755) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Gaywood First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaywood-first-steps-2565426) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tom Thumb Nursery: The Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-the-willows-ey540515) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Michael's Family Centre (Church Lane)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-family-centre-church-lane-ey399923) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mr Bee's Springwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-bees-springwood-ey561754) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Wood Children's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Wood Children's Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Wood Children's Nursery take?

Apple Wood Children's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Wood Children's Nursery?

Kings Lynn is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254313)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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