# Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow

Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow is a full-day nursery at The Old School, The Fairstead, Scottow, NR10 5AQ, in Scottow, Norfolk. It is registered for 30 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 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-montessori-nursery-scottow-ey375401  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, The Fairstead, Scottow, NR10 5AQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01692 436446
- Website: http://www.brightstartnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY375401

## 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/EY375401

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY375401). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375401)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375401)
- 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/EY375401)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/281651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, The Fairstead, Scottow, NR10 5AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.761509,1.375682

- Worstead (rail): 1.6 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UET Pathfinder Academy |  | 5–16 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Tunstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childrens-nursery-ey219253) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Swanton Abbott Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanton-abbott-pre-school-ey370040) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Worstead Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worstead-preschool-ey490419) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Coltishall & Horstead Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coltishall-and-horstead-preschool-ey501142) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Buxton Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buxton-pre-school-playgroup-253986) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Millfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millfield-pre-school-254176) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many children can Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow take?

Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

Worstead is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow?

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/EY375401)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brightstart+Montessori+Nursery%2C+Scottow&query_place_id=ChIJX4i7vOlZ10cRKYXiGAlXEq8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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