# Chestnut @ NRP

Chestnut @ NRP is a full-day nursery at Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UT, in Colney, Norfolk. It is registered for 114 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 26 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery School (Norfolk) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nrp-ey556035  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UT
- Registered places: 114
- Phone: 01603 336249
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/norwich-research-park/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery School (Norfolk) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-school-norfolk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY556035

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 June 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/EY556035

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY556035). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556035)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556035)
- Registered places: 114 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556035)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.625431,1.223709

- Park: Earlham Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford Prep | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| West Earlham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Michael's VA Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bluebell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Earlham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Norwich Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-norwich-montessori-school-ltd-ey366985) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-hospital-ey305861) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Seedlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-ey454180) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [University of East Anglia Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-east-anglia-nursery-254331) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Children's Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-garden-ey549988) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chapelbreak Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapelbreak-pre-school-254013) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chestnut @ NRP's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut @ NRP Good at its inspection on 4 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut @ NRP take?

Chestnut @ NRP is registered with Ofsted for up to 114 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut @ NRP?

Chestnut @ NRP is run by Chestnut Nursery School (Norfolk) Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact Chestnut @ NRP?

You can call 01603 336249 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556035)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-yXGG2Dh2UcRgWs9KTWhAvE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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