# Castle Fields Pre-School

Castle Fields Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Castle Playing Fields, School Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 9DE, in Hazel Stub, Suffolk. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-fields-pre-school-ey549014  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Castle Playing Fields, School Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 9DE
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01440 705800
- Website: http://www.castlefieldspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY549014

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2021, 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/EY549014

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY549014). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549014)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549014)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549014)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Castle Playing Fields, School Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 9DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.081702,0.419877

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haverhill Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Clements Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Coupals Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Castle Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypads-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey448938) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sandcastle Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastle-playgroup-limited-ey371488) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Unity Stars Norton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-stars-norton-road-2851823) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Raindrops](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raindrops-ey426802) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-lamph-251506) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-haverhill-ey490366) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Fields Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Fields Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Fields Pre-School take?

Castle Fields Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Castle Fields Pre-School?

You can call 01440 705800 and visit www.castlefieldspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549014)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castle+Fields+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJfaF-Pupf2EcRMcc9p_jHO2g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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