# Gaywood First Steps

Gaywood First Steps is a full-day nursery at Queen Mary Road, Gaywood, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4QF, in Highgate, Norfolk. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Glebe House School Trust Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaywood-first-steps-2565426  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queen Mary Road, Gaywood, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4QF
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01553 771700
- Run by: [Glebe House School Trust Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/glebe-house-school-trust-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2565426

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, 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/16/2565426

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2565426). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2565426)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2565426)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2565426)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1451342)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Queen Mary Road, Gaywood, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.754072,0.419312

- Station: Kings Lynn, 0.7 miles
- Park: Parkway Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gaywood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Walks, 0.4 miles
- Park: Swallowfield Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Swallowfield Road Play Area, 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 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King's Oak Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Highgate Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Eastgate Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Gaywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| King's Lynn Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Greyfriars Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Wood Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-wood-childrens-nursery-254313) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Giggles N Squiggles Discovery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-discovery-2726386) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mr Bee's St Augustine's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-bees-st-augustines-ey561755) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mr Bee's Springwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-bees-springwood-ey561754) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Bunnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bunnies-day-nursery-2819165) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St Michael's Family Centre (Church Lane)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-family-centre-church-lane-ey399923) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gaywood First Steps's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gaywood First Steps Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gaywood First Steps take?

Gaywood First Steps is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Gaywood First Steps?

Gaywood First Steps is run by Glebe House School Trust Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Gaywood First Steps?

Kings Lynn is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gaywood First Steps?

You can call 01553 771700.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2565426)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gaywood+First+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJHe-pcxiL10cR2jJiNs13zVY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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