# Chapelbreak Pre-School

Chapelbreak Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Chapelbreak Village Hall, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9LG, in Bowthorpe, Norfolk. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapelbreak-pre-school-254013  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Chapelbreak Village Hall, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9LG
- Registered places: 68
- Ofsted URN: 254013

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 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/16/254013

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 254013). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254013)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254013)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254013)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chapelbreak Village Hall, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.639474,1.214320

- Park: Bowthorpe Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bendish Way Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's VA Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Bawburgh School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| West Earlham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seedlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-ey454180) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cleverclogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleverclogs-ey442600) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Helens Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-pre-school-2548280) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Norwich Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-norwich-montessori-school-ltd-ey366985) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chestnut @ NRP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nrp-ey556035) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Children's Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-garden-ey549988) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Chapelbreak Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Chapelbreak Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254013)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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