# Eaton Elephants Playgroup

Eaton Elephants Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Eaton Primary School, Purtingay Close, NORWICH, NR4 6HU, in Eaton Rise, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eaton-elephants-playgroup-ey254180  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Eaton Primary School, Purtingay Close, NORWICH, NR4 6HU
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY254180

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/EY254180

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY254180). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254180)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254180)
- 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/EY254180)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Eaton Primary School, Purtingay Close, NORWICH, NR4 6HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.608310,1.264630

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Eaton Green Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Colman Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Tuckswood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Clare School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Colman Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich |  | 4–19 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dandelion Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-education-ltd-ey556769) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cheeky Smiles Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-smiles-ltd-ey557418) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cleverclogs Cringleford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleverclogs-cringleford-ey440982) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Beehive Childcare Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beehive-childcare-group-254050) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hewett Under 5s LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hewett-under-5s-ltd-2798127) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [City College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-college-nursery-254021) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Eaton Elephants Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Eaton Elephants Playgroup Good at its inspection on 13 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Eaton Elephants Playgroup take?

Eaton Elephants Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY254180)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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