# Brandon Preschool

Brandon Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Brandon Centre, Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0BQ, in Brandon, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brandon-preschool-251423  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Brandon Centre, Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0BQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01842 819777
- Website: https://www.empanda.org.uk/services/day-care-services/brandon-day-centre/
- Ofsted URN: 251423

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 10 January 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 10 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251423

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1997 (Reference 251423). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251423)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251423)
- 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/16/251423)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Brandon Centre, Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.446698,0.623820

- Station: Brandon, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Glade Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Weeting Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Breckland School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fledgelings Pre-School Brandon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-pre-school-brandon-2509444) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sunshine Corner Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-corner-day-nursery-251800) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Lakenheath Little Fishes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lakenheath-little-fishes-251561) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Feltwell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/feltwell-playgroup-254063) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Clarence House Thetford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-thetford-2803876) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Traquinas Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/traquinas-childcare-ey486211) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Brandon Preschool Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brandon Preschool take?

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

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

Brandon is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brandon Preschool?

You can call 01842 819777 and visit www.empanda.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251423)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brandon+Day+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJoX1y1dIw2EcRemi3TLboDmY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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