# Great Ellingham Pre-School

Great Ellingham Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Recreation Centre, Watton Road, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ, in Great Ellingham, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-ellingham-pre-school-ey501713  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Recreation Centre, Watton Road, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07443 562555
- Website: https://www.greatellinghampreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY501713

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 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/EY501713

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY501713). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501713)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501713)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501713)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/832318)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Recreation Centre, Watton Road, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.538461,0.965961

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ellingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Rocklands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pavilion Creche @ the ACE Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-creche-the-ace-centre-ey391172) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [The Apple Tree Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-apple-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2625273) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Pavilion Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-pre-school-nursery-257921) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Pavilion Pre-School Nursery @ The Old Auction House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-pre-school-nursery-the-old-auction-house-ey468431) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Treetops Nursery Attleborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-nursery-attleborough-2847253) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Hingham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hingham-playgroup-ey426135) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Ellingham Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Ellingham Pre-School Good at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Ellingham Pre-School take?

Great Ellingham Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Great Ellingham Pre-School?

You can call 07443 562555 and visit www.greatellinghampreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501713)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Great+Ellingham+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJn3gKqQ7Q2UcRsAJxgNk7_W8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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