# Brookside Pre-school

Brookside Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Gusford School Grounds, Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LQ, in Chantry, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, 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/brookside-pre-school-251427  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gusford School Grounds, Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01473 604238
- Website: https://www.brooksideip2.org/
- Ofsted URN: 251427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 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/16/251427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1995 (Reference 251427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251427)
- 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/16/251427)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gusford School Grounds, Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.037236,1.117687

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ellenbrook Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stone Lodge Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gusford Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Bridge School |  | 4–19 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sprites Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stone Lodge Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Pinewood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ipswich-pinewood-251763) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jack n Jill Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-n-jill-pre-school-and-nursery-2700208) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Willows Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-daycare-limited-ey337463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Buttons and Bows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-and-bows-nursery-ey392734) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-nursery-2722724) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Oakland Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakland-hall-day-nursery-ey461296) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brookside Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brookside Pre-school Good at its inspection on 21 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brookside Pre-school take?

Brookside Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brookside Pre-school?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brookside Pre-school?

You can call 01473 604238 and visit www.brooksideip2.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251427)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brookside+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJwTh8Bl6g2UcR1WtWpy2Pd1A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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