# Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup

Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Holbrook Primary School, The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2PZ, in Holbrook, Suffolk. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holbrook-and-district-pre-school-playgroup-251518  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holbrook Primary School, The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2PZ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01473 328414
- Website: http://holbrookpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251518

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 2025, 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/16/251518

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1977 (Reference 251518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251518)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251518)
- 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/16/251518)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1395384)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holbrook Primary School, The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.985205,1.157071

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Village Hall field, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Stutton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Holbrook Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stutton Young Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stutton-young-explorers-ey543367) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Stutton Young Explorers Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stutton-young-explorers-forest-school-2791242) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Chelmo Kidzone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelmo-kidzone-2862497) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Puddleducks Kindercare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-kindercare-ltd-ey470661) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-wood-nursery-and-forest-school-2844144) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Pinewood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ipswich-pinewood-251763) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup Good at its inspection on 16 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup take?

Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup?

You can call 01473 328414 and visit holbrookpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251518)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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