# Little Sparks Preschool

Little Sparks Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Annexe At Valley Primary School, Knowland Grove, NORWICH, NR5 8YB, in North Earlham, Norfolk. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-preschool-ey487785  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Annexe At Valley Primary School, Knowland Grove, NORWICH, NR5 8YB
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01603 740677
- Website: http://www.littlesparkspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY487785

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 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/EY487785

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY487785). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487785)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487785)
- 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/EY487785)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe At Valley Primary School, Knowland Grove, NORWICH, NR5 8YB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.642726,1.240196

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Gunton Skateboard Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Fourways Community Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Earlham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| West Earlham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Helens Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-pre-school-2548280) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chapelbreak Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapelbreak-pre-school-254013) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Seedlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-ey454180) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Norwich Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-norwich-montessori-school-ltd-ey366985) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Chestnut @ NRP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nrp-ey556035) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [University of East Anglia Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-east-anglia-nursery-254331) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Sparks Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Sparks Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Sparks Preschool take?

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

### How do I contact Little Sparks Preschool?

You can call 01603 740677 and visit www.littlesparkspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487785)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Sparks+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJP3OA1hzh2UcRkJgcanVLuDo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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