# Catey Pre- School

Catey Pre- School is a sessional pre-school at Catey Pre-School, Church Lane, Cockfield, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP30 0LA, in Cockfield, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catey-pre-school-ey424032  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Catey Pre-School, Church Lane, Cockfield, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP30 0LA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01284 827274
- Website: https://www.catey-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY424032

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 20 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 15 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424032

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY424032). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424032)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 20 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424032)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424032)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Catey Pre-School, Church Lane, Cockfield, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP30 0LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.158395,0.782991

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2020) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Saplings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-saplings-preschool-2783041) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Cygnets (Whelnetham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-whelnetham-ey298384) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Lavenham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavenham-pre-school-2564790) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Larks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-larks-day-nursery-ey545741) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Hartest Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hartest-pre-school-ey362565) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rougham-acorns-and-woodlands-ltd-ey390482) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Catey Pre- School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Catey Pre- School Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Catey Pre- School take?

Catey Pre- School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Catey Pre- School?

You can call 01284 827274 and visit www.catey-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424032)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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