# Bacton Under Fives

Bacton Under Fives is a full-day nursery at The Playcentre, c/o Bacton Community Primary School, Tailors Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4LL, in Bacton, Suffolk. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bacton-under-fives-251403  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Playcentre, c/o Bacton Community Primary School, Tailors Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4LL
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01449 780079
- Website: https://bactonunderfives.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251403

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, 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/16/251403

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1979 (Reference 251403). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251403)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251403)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251403)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1603869)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Playcentre, c/o Bacton Community Primary School, Tailors Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.264059,1.006051

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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

- Google: 3.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Old Newton Under Fives CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-newton-under-fives-cio-2794289) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gislingham-playgroup-and-pre-school-2520027) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Haughley Pre-school & The Pit Stop Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haughley-pre-school-and-the-pit-stop-out-of-school-club-251515) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Little Willows Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-pre-school-251564) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Street Farm Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/street-farm-day-nursery-ltd-ey227187) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Little Elms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-ey420834) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bacton Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bacton Under Fives Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bacton Under Fives take?

Bacton Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bacton Under Fives?

You can call 01449 780079 and visit bactonunderfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251403)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bacton+under+Fives&query_place_id=ChIJ_Y1uXyS62UcRMx1Fk1AHQz0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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