# Downham Nursery School

Downham Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 168 Lynn Road, Downham Market, PE38 9QG, in Broomhill, Norfolk. It is registered for 64 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downham-nursery-school-2891618  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 168 Lynn Road, Downham Market, PE38 9QG
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01366 388755
- Website: https://downhamnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2891618

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2891618). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891618)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891618)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891618)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/73186)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 168 Lynn Road, Downham Market, PE38 9QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.608736,0.386037

- Station: Downham Market, 0.9 miles
- Park: The Howdale, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Nelson Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Orchard Manor School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Downham Market Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddle Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-2699597) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clackclose Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clackclose-pre-school-ey423085) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Giggles N Squiggles Downham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-downham-2783803) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Willow Woods Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-woods-forest-school-2754511) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Watlington Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watlington-preschool-ey433017) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey246821) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Downham Nursery School take?

Downham Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Downham Nursery School?

Downham Market is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Downham Nursery School?

You can call 01366 388755 and visit downhamnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891618)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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