# Hingham Playgroup

Hingham Playgroup is a full-day nursery at 20 Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB, in Hingham, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hingham-playgroup-ey426135  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY426135

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 November 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/EY426135

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY426135). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426135)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426135)
- 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/EY426135)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/647648)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.581483,0.987452

- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hingham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Morley Under 5's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morley-under-5s-pre-school-254178) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Great Ellingham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-ellingham-pre-school-ey501713) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-2777888) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [The Apple Tree Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-apple-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2625273) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Hummingbird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hummingbird-preschool-ey491863) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Pavilion Creche @ the ACE Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-creche-the-ace-centre-ey391172) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hingham Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hingham Playgroup Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hingham Playgroup take?

Hingham Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426135)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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