# Little Willows Pre-school

Little Willows Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Walsham Primary School, Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3BD, in Walsham le Willows, Suffolk. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 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-willows-pre-school-251564  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Walsham Primary School, Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3BD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01359 258702
- Ofsted URN: 251564

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 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/16/251564

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1983 (Reference 251564). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251564)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251564)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251564)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Walsham Primary School, Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.305974,0.939790

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/botesdale-and-rickinghall-pre-school-508612) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Bacton Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bacton-under-fives-251403) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gislingham-playgroup-and-pre-school-2520027) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-pre-school-ey312532) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Street Farm Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/street-farm-day-nursery-ltd-ey227187) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery Pakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-pakenham-ey538117) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Willows Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Willows Pre-school Good at its inspection on 3 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Willows Pre-school take?

Little Willows Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Willows Pre-school?

You can call 01359 258702.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251564)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Willows&query_place_id=ChIJ0d_rvg-32UcRRh3AqT6s51k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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