# Gillingham Early Years

Gillingham Early Years is a full-day nursery at Gillingham Early Years, Loddon Road, Beccles, NR34 0LD, in Gillingham, Norfolk. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gillingham-early-years-ey434071  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gillingham Early Years, Loddon Road, Beccles, NR34 0LD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01502 471861
- Ofsted URN: EY434071

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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/EY434071

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY434071). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434071)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434071)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434071)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gillingham Early Years, Loddon Road, Beccles, NR34 0LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.469730,1.550543

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ravensmere Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Beccles Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Sir John Leman High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Beccles High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine pre-school and Day care Ltd at Ravensmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-at-ravensmere-2845116) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunbeams Educare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-educare-limited-ey430371) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Beccles Forest Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beccles-forest-schools-2610909) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-ey381838) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Worlingham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worlingham-pre-school-ey432335) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Thurlton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurlton-pre-school-254321) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gillingham Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gillingham Early Years Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gillingham Early Years take?

Gillingham Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gillingham Early Years?

Beccles is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gillingham Early Years?

You can call 01502 471861.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434071)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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