# Bramford Pre School Playgroup

Bramford Pre School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4AH, in Bramford, Suffolk. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramford-pre-school-playgroup-251421  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4AH
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01473 740782
- Website: https://www.bramfordplaygroup.org/
- Ofsted URN: 251421

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2025, 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/16/251421

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 251421). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251421)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251421)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251421)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1404831)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.073980,1.094580

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy |  | 3–16 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Pre-School (Sproughton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-pre-school-sproughton-2831060) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield - Whitehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-whitehouse-ey547833) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-daycare-ey337155) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Oakland Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakland-hall-day-nursery-ey461296) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Wigwams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigwams-nursery-ey392538) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bramford Pre School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bramford Pre School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bramford Pre School Playgroup take?

Bramford Pre School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bramford Pre School Playgroup?

You can call 01473 740782 and visit www.bramfordplaygroup.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251421)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bramford+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJHxVcRRGh2UcRWDk5N0awL3o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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