# Chestnut @ St Nicholas House

Chestnut @ St Nicholas House is a full-day nursery at St. Nicholas House School, 46 Yarmouth Road, NORTH WALSHAM, NR28 9AT, in North Walsham, Norfolk. It is registered for 74 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 4.2 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-st-nicholas-house-2518283  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Nicholas House School, 46 Yarmouth Road, NORTH WALSHAM, NR28 9AT
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01692 218250
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/st-nicholas-house
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2518283

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 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/16/2518283

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2518283). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518283)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518283)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518283)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Nicholas House School, 46 Yarmouth Road, NORTH WALSHAM, NR28 9AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.816813,1.388579

- Station: North Walsham, 0.2 miles
- Park: North Walsham Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Trackside Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: North Walsham Memorial Park Play Area, 0.2 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| North Walsham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| North Walsham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-nursery-2633965) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-montessori-nursery-north-walsham-2736133) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Town Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/town-tots-pre-school-ey419842) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Millfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millfield-pre-school-254176) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childrens-nursery-ey219253) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Swanton Abbott Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanton-abbott-pre-school-ey370040) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chestnut @ St Nicholas House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut @ St Nicholas House Good at its inspection on 16 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut @ St Nicholas House take?

Chestnut @ St Nicholas House is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut @ St Nicholas House?

Chestnut @ St Nicholas House is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut @ St Nicholas House?

North Walsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chestnut @ St Nicholas House?

You can call 01692 218250 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518283)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28St.+Nicholas+House%29&query_place_id=ChIJKb1ON11b10cR2Eq-9Tx2ESM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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