# Dandelion Education Ltd

Dandelion Education Ltd is a full-day nursery at Brick Kiln Wood, Woodgate Way, Aylsham, NR11 6FJ, in Aylsham, Norfolk. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Dandelion Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-education-ltd-2530989  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brick Kiln Wood, Woodgate Way, Aylsham, NR11 6FJ
- Registered places: 41
- Run by: [Dandelion Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dandelion-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2530989

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530989

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2530989). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530989)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530989)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530989)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brick Kiln Wood, Woodgate Way, Aylsham, NR11 6FJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.789714,1.231400

- Station: Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway), 1.0 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bure Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Aylsham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cawston Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawston-montessori-ey554286) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Buxton Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buxton-pre-school-playgroup-253986) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-254293) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Swanton Abbott Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanton-abbott-pre-school-ey370040) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Millfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millfield-pre-school-254176) | Good |  |  | 6.3 miles |
| [Horsford & St Faiths Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsford-and-st-faiths-preschool-2793493) |  |  |  | 6.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dandelion Education Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dandelion Education Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dandelion Education Ltd take?

Dandelion Education Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dandelion Education Ltd?

Dandelion Education Ltd is run by Dandelion Education Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dandelion Education Ltd?

Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530989)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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