# Kirkley Nursery

Kirkley Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kirkley Children's Centre, Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0LU, in Kirkley, Suffolk. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 45 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkley-nursery-2600502  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kirkley Children's Centre, Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0LU
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01502 521531
- Ofsted URN: 2600502

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, 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/16/2600502

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2600502). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600502)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600502)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600502)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1276844)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kirkley Children's Centre, Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.465251,1.737227

- Station: Lowestoft, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kirkley Fen Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Fen Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Red Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Roman Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Pakefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Elm Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Peter's Penguins Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-penguins-pre-school-2605214) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Buddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buddies-pre-school-ey350350) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Elm Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-tree-nursery-ey473432) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey494119) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Zone Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-zone-childcare-limited-ey483761) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Water Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-water-lane-ey560835) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kirkley Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kirkley Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kirkley Nursery take?

Kirkley Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kirkley Nursery?

Lowestoft is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kirkley Nursery?

You can call 01502 521531.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600502)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirkley+Family+Hub&query_place_id=ChIJ6SE-JE4a2kcRdG1bFFBm6kI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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