# Garden House Nursery

Garden House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Garden House Nursery, 18a, St Nicholas Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TJ, in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-house-nursery-2721372  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Garden House Nursery, 18a, St Nicholas Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TJ
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01473 281616
- Website: http://www.gardenhouseipswich.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2721372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 2025, 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/16/2721372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2721372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721372)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1679899)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Garden House Nursery, 18a, St Nicholas Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.055716,1.152446

- Station: Ipswich, 0.5 miles
- 31 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Christchurch Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ipswich Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ipswich-early-years-2885051) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Helens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-playgroup-251649) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Garden House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Garden House Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Garden House Nursery take?

Garden House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Garden House Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Garden House Nursery?

You can call 01473 281616 and visit www.gardenhouseipswich.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721372)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Garden+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJGTCmUyyg2UcRErh7uMAlKrA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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