# Lakenheath Little Fishes

Lakenheath Little Fishes is a sessional pre-school at Lakenheath Sports Pavilion, Eriswell Road, Lakenheath, BRANDON, IP27 9AF, in Lakenheath, Suffolk. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lakenheath-little-fishes-251561  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lakenheath Sports Pavilion, Eriswell Road, Lakenheath, BRANDON, IP27 9AF
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 251561

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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/16/251561

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1997 (Reference 251561). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251561)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251561)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251561)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1673568)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lakenheath Sports Pavilion, Eriswell Road, Lakenheath, BRANDON, IP27 9AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.410218,0.525030

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Corner Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-corner-day-nursery-251800) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beck Row Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beck-row-pre-school-2908601) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Beck Row Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beck-row-pre-school-251411) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-school-251744) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [New Horizons Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-horizons-day-care-2615938) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [New Horizons Day Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-horizons-day-care-ltd-ey472340) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lakenheath Little Fishes's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lakenheath Little Fishes Good at its inspection on 23 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lakenheath Little Fishes take?

Lakenheath Little Fishes is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251561)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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