# Clackclose Pre-School

Clackclose Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Downham Market Sure Start Children's Centre, Paradise Road, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9JE, in Downham Market, Norfolk. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clackclose-pre-school-ey423085  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Downham Market Sure Start Children's Centre, Paradise Road, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9JE
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01366 691244
- Website: http://www.clackclosepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY423085

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 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/EY423085

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2011 (Reference EY423085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423085)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423085)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423085)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Downham Market Sure Start Children's Centre, Paradise Road, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.604181,0.374414

- Station: Downham Market, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Howdale, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Downham Market Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Giggles N Squiggles Downham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-downham-2783803) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Downham Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downham-nursery-school-2891618) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Puddle Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-2699597) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Willow Woods Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-woods-forest-school-2754511) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Watlington Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watlington-preschool-ey433017) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Southery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southery-playgroup-254267) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Clackclose Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Clackclose Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Clackclose Pre-School?

Downham Market is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01366 691244 and visit www.clackclosepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423085)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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