# Down On The Farm

Down On The Farm is a sessional pre-school at Norton Brook Farm, Grafton, HEREFORD, HR2 8ED, in Portway, Herefordshire. It is registered for 17 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, 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/down-on-the-farm-ey348665  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Norton Brook Farm, Grafton, HEREFORD, HR2 8ED
- Registered places: 17
- Phone: 01432 277444
- Ofsted URN: EY348665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 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/EY348665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2007 (Reference EY348665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348665)
- Registered places: 17 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348665)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 May 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/488416)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Norton Brook Farm, Grafton, HEREFORD, HR2 8ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.018919,-2.729345

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Blackmarston School |  | 2–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Merry Go Round @ Green Croft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-green-croft-ey453861) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Cut and Paste Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cut-and-paste-childcare-ey390963) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunderton-neighbourhood-nursery-and-kids-club-ey388087) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-riverside-ey468858) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Wye Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wye-nursery-ey499232) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Lake View Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lake-view-nursery-ltd-ey454697) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Down On The Farm's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Down On The Farm Good at its inspection on 19 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Down On The Farm take?

Down On The Farm is registered with Ofsted for up to 17 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Down On The Farm?

You can call 01432 277444.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Down+On+The+Farm&query_place_id=ChIJI2JDF5JKcEgROaJj-CrZdHI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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