# Chestnut Taverham

Chestnut Taverham is a full-day nursery at Unit 11, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6HW, in Taverham, Norfolk. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery School (Norfolk) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-taverham-2549339  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 11, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6HW
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01603 864411
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/taverham/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery School (Norfolk) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-school-norfolk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2549339

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 February 2022, 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/16/2549339

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2549339). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549339)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549339)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549339)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1607084)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 11, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.684462,1.184269

- Park: Taverham Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Queen's Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Drayton Community Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Drayton CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Taverham High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bluebell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-nursery-2667049) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty's Kindergarden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumptys-kindergarden-ey429172) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Orchidale Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchidale-childrens-nursery-ey488376) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Childerwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childerwood-nursery-ey480565) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Attlebridge Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attlebridge-montessori-nursery-school-ey394221) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Treetops Nursery Easton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-nursery-easton-2570023) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chestnut Taverham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut Taverham Good at its inspection on 10 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut Taverham take?

Chestnut Taverham is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut Taverham?

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

### How do I contact Chestnut Taverham?

You can call 01603 864411 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549339)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJfXyIhIff2UcRd3c1U_Afq0o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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