# Forest Learners Nursery

Forest Learners Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Learners, Hogarth Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EY, in Gainsborough, Suffolk. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bows and Arrows.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-learners-nursery-2659112  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Learners, Hogarth Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EY
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01473 599038
- Website: https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk/nurseries/little-learners/
- Run by: [Bows and Arrows](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bows-and-arrows)
- Ofsted URN: 2659112

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659112

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2659112). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659112)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659112)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659112)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Learners, Hogarth Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.037960,1.178679

- Station: Derby Road (Ipswich), 0.9 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Landseer Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pipers Vale, 0.3 miles
- Park: Murray Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Orwell Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Base Ipswich Academy |  | 3–8 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cliff Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Morland Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ey463846) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Happy Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-pre-school-ey316234) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-wood-nursery-and-forest-school-2844144) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Out Ipswich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-out-ipswich-2842167) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rosehill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-playgroup-251616) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2589197) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Forest Learners Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Forest Learners Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Forest Learners Nursery take?

Forest Learners Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs Forest Learners Nursery?

Forest Learners Nursery is run by Bows and Arrows, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Forest Learners Nursery?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Forest Learners Nursery?

You can call 01473 599038 and visit www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659112)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Learners+%26+Forest+Learners+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJn46MW5Of2UcRZ0Y8aBHcGBs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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