# Claydon Pre-School

Claydon Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Recreation Ground, Thornhill Road, Claydon, IPSWICH, IP6 0DZ, in Claydon, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claydon-pre-school-ey419077  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Recreation Ground, Thornhill Road, Claydon, IPSWICH, IP6 0DZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01473 831648
- Website: https://claydonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY419077

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, 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/EY419077

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2010 (Reference EY419077). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419077)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419077)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419077)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1404763)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Recreation Ground, Thornhill Road, Claydon, IPSWICH, IP6 0DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.108140,1.117521

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claydon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy |  | 3–16 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Henley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Claydon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chives Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chives-montessori-school-ey290559) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wigwams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigwams-nursery-ey392538) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Henley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henley-pre-school-2780356) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Acorn2Oak Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn2oak-preschool-ey420545) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield - Whitehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-whitehouse-ey547833) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-daycare-ey337155) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Claydon Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Claydon Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01473 831648 and visit claydonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419077)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Claydon+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJfSAfES2i2UcRTF9lLOHHVTk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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