# Clarence House Thetford

Clarence House Thetford is a full-day nursery at Theatre House, White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AD, in Thetford, Norfolk. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-thetford-2803876  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Theatre House, White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AD
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01842 337330
- Website: https://www.chdn.co.uk/nursery/thetford-nursery/
- Run by: [Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/clarence-house-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2803876

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 May 2025, 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/16/2803876

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2803876). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803876)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803876)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803876)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1840094)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Theatre House, White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.415274,0.747491

- Station: Thetford, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Boudicca Pocket Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Abbey Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Upper Melford Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Castle Park Play Area, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Damara School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Redcastle Family School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Queensway Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Queensway Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Admirals Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Traquinas Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/traquinas-childcare-ey486211) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Traquinas Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/traquinas-childcare-ey542859) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Ducklings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-ey284703) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Thetford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-thetford-ey486890) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jelly Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-tots-nursery-2572148) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wildlings Shadwell Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildlings-shadwell-ltd-2825690) |  |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clarence House Thetford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clarence House Thetford Good at its inspection on 7 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clarence House Thetford take?

Clarence House Thetford is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clarence House Thetford?

Clarence House Thetford is run by Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 16 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Clarence House Thetford?

Thetford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Clarence House Thetford?

You can call 01842 337330 and visit www.chdn.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803876)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clarence+House+Thetford&query_place_id=ChIJ5eUfKvc12EcRF6xUI7S6Ke0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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