# Harleston Preschool Nursery

Harleston Preschool Nursery is a full-day nursery at Harleston Childrens Centre, School Lane, Harleston, IP20 9HG, in Harleston, Norfolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Alburgh With Denton Pre-School Nursery CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harleston-preschool-nursery-2516100  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harleston Childrens Centre, School Lane, Harleston, IP20 9HG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01379 853211
- Website: https://www.sancroft.stbenets.org/primary/
- Run by: [Alburgh With Denton Pre-School Nursery CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/alburgh-with-denton-pre-school-nursery-cio)
- Ofsted URN: 2516100

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 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/16/2516100

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2516100). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516100)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516100)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516100)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1776929)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harleston Childrens Centre, School Lane, Harleston, IP20 9HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.405112,1.305102

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mendham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alburgh With Denton Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alburgh-with-denton-preschool-nursery-2516099) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-ey274887) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [The Old School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-nursery-2787936) |  |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Gissing Children's Centre - A Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gissing-childrens-centre-a-community-pre-school-254077) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Emmanuel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-pre-school-251428) | Good |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Beehive Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beehive-day-nursery-ey425063) | Good |  |  | 6.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harleston Preschool Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harleston Preschool Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harleston Preschool Nursery take?

Harleston Preschool Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harleston Preschool Nursery?

Harleston Preschool Nursery is run by Alburgh With Denton Pre-School Nursery CIO, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Harleston Preschool Nursery?

You can call 01379 853211 and visit www.sancroft.stbenets.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516100)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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