# Elm Tree Nursery

Elm Tree Nursery is a full-day nursery at Elm Tree Primary School, Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, NR33 9HN, in Carlton & Whitton, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Havers Development Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-tree-nursery-ey473432  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elm Tree Primary School, Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, NR33 9HN
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01502 562930
- Website: https://www.elmtreeprimaryacademy.co.uk/
- Run by: [Havers Development Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/havers-development-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY473432

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 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/EY473432

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY473432). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473432)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473432)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473432)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elm Tree Primary School, Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, NR33 9HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.463495,1.712750

- Station: Oulton Broad South, 0.5 miles
- Station: Oulton Broad North, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rosedale Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Oakwood Road Community Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Warren School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Pakefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Red Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Buddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buddies-pre-school-ey350350) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Uplands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uplands-pre-school-251701) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Victoria Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-pre-school-2795582) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Zone Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-zone-childcare-limited-ey483761) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Peter's Penguins Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-penguins-pre-school-2605214) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kirkley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkley-nursery-2600502) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elm Tree Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elm Tree Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elm Tree Nursery take?

Elm Tree Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Elm Tree Nursery?

Elm Tree Nursery is run by Havers Development Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Elm Tree Nursery?

Oulton Broad South is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elm Tree Nursery?

You can call 01502 562930 and visit www.elmtreeprimaryacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473432)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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