# Arden Grove Pre-School

Arden Grove Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School, Arden Grove, Norwich, NR6 6QA, in Hellesdon, Norfolk. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arden-grove-pre-school-ey292310  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School, Arden Grove, Norwich, NR6 6QA
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY292310

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 3 July 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292310

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY292310). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292310)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 3 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292310)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292310)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 April 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1607134)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School, Arden Grove, Norwich, NR6 6QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.670875,1.256957

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Firside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Drayton CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hellesdon Community Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellesdon-community-pre-school-2682776) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Airport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-airport-ey152321) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Heathers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-heathers-nursery-257937) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Spring Milecross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-milecross-ey550381) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Childerwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childerwood-nursery-ey480565) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Busy Beavers Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-beavers-playgroup-ey356267) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Arden Grove Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Arden Grove Pre-School Good at its inspection on 3 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Arden Grove Pre-School take?

Arden Grove Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292310)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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