# Little Gillies

Little Gillies is a full-day nursery at Little Gillies, Polka Road, Wells-next-the-sea, NR23 1JG, in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gillies-2754712  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Gillies, Polka Road, Wells-next-the-sea, NR23 1JG
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07796 336772
- Website: https://littlegillies.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2754712

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 22 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754712

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2754712). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754712)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754712)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754712)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 October 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1672008)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Gillies, Polka Road, Wells-next-the-sea, NR23 1JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.951263,0.857276

- Station: Wells-next-the-Sea (Wells & Walsingham Railway), 0.3 miles
- Park: Buttlands, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Alderman Peel High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Snoring Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-snoring-pre-school-2633612) | Good |  |  | 7.2 miles |
| [Little Angels pre school Fakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-fakenham-2802999) |  |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Fakenham Children's Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fakenham-childrens-day-care-254056) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Valley Farm Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valley-farm-nursery-school-254332) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/syderstone-happy-faces-playgroup-254305) | Good |  |  | 8.4 miles |
| [The Owl Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-owl-playschool-257941) | Good |  |  | 10 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gillies's Ofsted rating?

Little Gillies was inspected on 22 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Gillies take?

Little Gillies is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Gillies?

Wells-next-the-Sea (Wells & Walsingham Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Gillies?

You can call 07796 336772 and visit littlegillies.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754712)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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