# Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School)

Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School) is a sessional pre-school at Astley Primary School, Fakenham Road, Briston, NR24 2HH, in Melton Constable, Norfolk. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Briston Community Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-pre-school-2588828  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Astley Primary School, Fakenham Road, Briston, NR24 2HH
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Briston Community Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/briston-community-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2588828

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 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/16/2588828

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2020 (Reference 2588828). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588828)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588828)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588828)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1559706)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Astley Primary School, Fakenham Road, Briston, NR24 2HH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.855641,1.048639

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Briston Community Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-ey317355) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Valley Farm Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valley-farm-nursery-school-254332) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The Owl Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-owl-playschool-257941) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Holt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-holt-2570335) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strawberry-patch-nursery-and-preschool-ey245165) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foulsham-and-bintree-playgroup-ey268018) | Good |  |  | 5.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School) Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School) take?

Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School) is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School)?

Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School) is run by Briston Community Nursery School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588828)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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