# Docking Pre-School

Docking Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Well Street, Docking, PE31 8LQ, in Docking, Norfolk. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docking-pre-school-254040  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Well Street, Docking, PE31 8LQ
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01485 518344
- Website: https://www.stmaryfederation.co.uk/home
- Ofsted URN: 254040

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 July 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/16/254040

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1995 (Reference 254040). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254040)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254040)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254040)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Well Street, Docking, PE31 8LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.901306,0.625729

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: zip wire, 0.2 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Snettisham Bobtails](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snettisham-bobtails-ey545971) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/syderstone-happy-faces-playgroup-254305) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Glebe House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-house-school-ey298976) |  |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Paris's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pariss-daycare-2859309) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 7.4 miles |
| [Child's Play Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-day-nursery-254018) | Good |  |  | 8.4 miles |
| [Blossoms Childcare West Raynham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-childcare-west-raynham-ey545389) | Outstanding |  |  | 8.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Docking Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Docking Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01485 518344 and visit www.stmaryfederation.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254040)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Docking+Primary+%26+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJdUq3Ruya10cR56bUOQXiZFE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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