# Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham

Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham is a sessional pre-school at The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ, in North Walsham, Norfolk. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 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/brightstart-montessori-nursery-north-walsham-2736133  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01692 436446
- Website: http://www.brightstartnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2736133

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 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/16/2736133

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2736133). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736133)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736133)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736133)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1847528)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.815885,1.394608

- Station: North Walsham, 0.4 miles
- Park: North Walsham Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Trackside Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: North Walsham Memorial Park Play Area, 0.3 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 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| North Walsham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| North Walsham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnut @ St Nicholas House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-st-nicholas-house-2518283) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Poppies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-nursery-2633965) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Town Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/town-tots-pre-school-ey419842) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Millfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millfield-pre-school-254176) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childrens-nursery-ey219253) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Worstead Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worstead-preschool-ey490419) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham take?

Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham?

North Walsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham?

You can call 01692 436446 and visit www.brightstartnursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736133)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brightstart+Montessori+Nursery%2C+North+Walsham&query_place_id=ChIJGUxQoWJa10cRP9R8ZjzfQ4Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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