# Beccles Forest Schools

Beccles Forest Schools is a full-day nursery at Marsh 49, Beccles Common, Beccles, NR34 9BX, in Beccles, Suffolk. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beccles-forest-schools-2610909  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marsh 49, Beccles Common, Beccles, NR34 9BX
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 07708 619251
- Website: https://www.becclesforestschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2610909

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610909

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2610909). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610909)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610909)
- 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/16/2610909)
- Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1828895)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marsh 49, Beccles Common, Beccles, NR34 9BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.461602,1.576968

- Station: Beccles, 0.4 miles
- Park: Beccles Common, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Quay Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ravensmere Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Beccles High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sir John Leman High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunbeams Educare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-educare-limited-ey430371) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine pre-school and Day care Ltd at Ravensmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-at-ravensmere-2845116) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-ey381838) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Worlingham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worlingham-pre-school-ey432335) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Gillingham Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gillingham-early-years-ey434071) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Thurlton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurlton-pre-school-254321) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Beccles Forest Schools's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Beccles Forest Schools Outstanding at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Beccles Forest Schools take?

Beccles Forest Schools is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Beccles Forest Schools?

Beccles is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Beccles Forest Schools?

You can call 07708 619251 and visit www.becclesforestschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610909)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beccles+Forest+Schools+%26+Early+Years&query_place_id=ChIJ29KubKL32UcRk7HiuqbB6FE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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