# Carlton Colville Preschool

Carlton Colville Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Carlton Colville Community Centre, Hall Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8BT, in Carlton Colville, Suffolk. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-colville-preschool-2654521  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Carlton Colville Community Centre, Hall Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8BT
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 01502 572682
- Website: http://www.carltoncolvilleprimary.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2654521

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 2024, 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/16/2654521

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2654521). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654521)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654521)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654521)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1407505)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carlton Colville Community Centre, Hall Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.447119,1.691380

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Colville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Warren School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Elm Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Pakefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Pakefield High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Uplands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uplands-pre-school-251701) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Victoria Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-pre-school-2795582) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Elm Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-tree-nursery-ey473432) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Buddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buddies-pre-school-ey350350) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kids Zone Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-zone-childcare-limited-ey483761) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [St Peter's Penguins Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-penguins-pre-school-2605214) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carlton Colville Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carlton Colville Preschool Good at its inspection on 19 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carlton Colville Preschool take?

Carlton Colville Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carlton Colville Preschool?

Oulton Broad South is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Carlton Colville Preschool?

You can call 01502 572682 and visit www.carltoncolvilleprimary.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654521)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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