# Blofield Pre-School Playgroup

Blofield Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4LE, in Blofield, Norfolk. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blofield-pre-school-playgroup-253952  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4LE
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01603 712498
- Website: http://www.blofieldpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 253952

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 July 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/16/253952

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 253952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253952)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253952)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253952)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.633366,1.448333

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blofield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brundall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hemblington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blofield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blofield-day-nursery-ey542776) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Snowy's Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowys-nursery-and-pre-school-ey405395) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hemblington Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hemblington-preschool-2864267) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-meridian-ey272707) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Fairhaven Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairhaven-pre-school-254052) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-thorpe-254137) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blofield Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blofield Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blofield Pre-School Playgroup take?

Blofield Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Blofield Pre-School Playgroup?

Brundall is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blofield Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01603 712498 and visit www.blofieldpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253952)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blofield+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJ0y_p8l782UcRJ1Kbcu1mtpA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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