# Bramble Bears

Bramble Bears is a sessional pre-school at Ashwellthorpe Village Hall, The Street, ASHWELLTHORPE, NR16 1AA, in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, 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/bramble-bears-253964  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ashwellthorpe Village Hall, The Street, ASHWELLTHORPE, NR16 1AA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07789 055211
- Website: http://www.bramblebearsplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 253964

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, 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/16/253964

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 253964). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253964)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253964)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253964)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ashwellthorpe Village Hall, The Street, ASHWELLTHORPE, NR16 1AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.534231,1.156216

## 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreningham VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Forest School For Life](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-school-for-life-2696863) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Dandelion Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-education-ltd-2729375) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Spooner Row Acorns and Conkers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spooner-row-acorns-and-conkers-2836111) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey382637) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Bouncing Beans Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bouncing-beans-childrens-nursery-ey498233) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Orchard Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-nursery-school-ey399869) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bramble Bears's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bramble Bears Good at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bramble Bears take?

Bramble Bears is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bramble Bears?

You can call 07789 055211 and visit www.bramblebearsplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253964)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bramble+Bears+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJvxvPUXHd2UcRspZ5QPZCWE8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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