# Little Crickets Finborough

Little Crickets Finborough is a full-day nursery at Finborough School, Finborough Hall, Great Finborough, IP14 3EF, in Great Finborough, Suffolk. It is registered for 12 children. It is run by Forfar Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-finborough-2849129  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Finborough School, Finborough Hall, Great Finborough, IP14 3EF
- Registered places: 12
- Run by: [Forfar Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/forfar-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2849129

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2849129). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849129)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849129)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849129)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Finborough School, Finborough Hall, Great Finborough, IP14 3EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.185191,0.948507

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finborough School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Grace Cook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Chilton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Stowmarket High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Finborough & Buxhall Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-finborough-and-buxhall-under-5s-251497) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Foxglove Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxglove-montessori-nursery-2629278) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Peter And St Mary's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peter-and-st-marys-pre-school-251655) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Foxglove Violet Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxglove-violet-hill-2629279) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Poppy's Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppys-childrens-nursery-ey279713) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-early-years-stowmarket-2592548) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Crickets Finborough take?

Little Crickets Finborough is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Crickets Finborough?

Little Crickets Finborough is run by Forfar Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849129)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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