# First Class Preschool

First Class Preschool is a sessional pre-school at First Class Pre School, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Rowley Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0PU, in Newmarket, Suffolk. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-preschool-2660103  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: First Class Pre School, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Rowley Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0PU
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01638 663123
- Website: http://www.firstclasspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2660103

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, 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/16/2660103

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2660103). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660103)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660103)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660103)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1673629)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: First Class Pre School, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, Rowley Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.244513,0.396072

- Station: Newmarket, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Hall Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Paddocks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Louis Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fairstead House |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Laureate Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Newmarket Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Colourbox Montessori School, Newmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-newmarket-ey471137) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [A1 Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a1-fun-club-ey496061) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [A1 Fun Club @ Paddocks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a1-fun-club-paddocks-2830803) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fairstead House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairstead-house-nursery-ey543855) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [All Saints Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-under-fives-pre-school-ey497517) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clip Clop Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clip-clop-day-nursery-ey410405) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Class Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Class Preschool Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Class Preschool take?

First Class Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Class Preschool?

Newmarket is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Class Preschool?

You can call 01638 663123 and visit www.firstclasspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660103)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Class+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJvUUqenBC2EcRdln0z0SngoA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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