# Benhall Preschool

Benhall Preschool is a full-day nursery at School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE, in Benhall Green, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benhall-preschool-ey549543  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01728 605940
- Website: https://www.benhallpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY549543

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549543

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY549543). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549543)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549543)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549543)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/659860)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.202870,1.489881

- Station: Saxmundham, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Saxmundham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadow Brook Playcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-brook-playcare-2768863) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Knodishall & District Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knodishall-and-district-playgroup-251545) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Spring Leiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-leiston-2765714) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Sibton Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sibton-nursery-school-ey403549) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Sunflower Montessori Nursery School - Aldeburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-montessori-nursery-school-aldeburgh-ey551495) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |
| [The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-and-preschool-2634543) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Benhall Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Benhall Preschool was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Benhall Preschool take?

Benhall Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Benhall Preschool?

Saxmundham is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Benhall Preschool?

You can call 01728 605940 and visit www.benhallpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549543)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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