# Broome and Ditchingham Pre School

Broome and Ditchingham Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Ditchingham Village Hall, Loddon Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2RA, in Ditchingham, Norfolk. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broome-and-ditchingham-pre-school-253980  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ditchingham Village Hall, Loddon Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2RA
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07721 697974
- Website: http://broomeandditchinghampreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 253980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 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/16/253980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 253980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253980)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253980)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253980)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ditchingham Village Hall, Loddon Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.469017,1.446083

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: The Dip Playground, 0.2 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Bungay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ellingham VC Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Earsham Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Bungay High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emmanuel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-pre-school-251428) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Beehive Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beehive-day-nursery-ey425063) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Gillingham Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gillingham-early-years-ey434071) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Loddon Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loddon-nursery-school-ey542073) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Sunshine pre-school and Day care Ltd at Ravensmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-at-ravensmere-2845116) |  |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Alburgh With Denton Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alburgh-with-denton-preschool-nursery-2516099) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Broome and Ditchingham Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Broome and Ditchingham Pre School Good at its inspection on 22 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Broome and Ditchingham Pre School take?

Broome and Ditchingham Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Broome and Ditchingham Pre School?

You can call 07721 697974 and visit broomeandditchinghampreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253980)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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