# Little Woodland Tribe

Little Woodland Tribe is a sessional pre-school at Clare Castle Country Park, Maltings Lane, Clare, CO10 8NW, in Clare, Suffolk. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Springfields Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-2544736  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Clare Castle Country Park, Maltings Lane, Clare, CO10 8NW
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07803 514005
- Website: https://littlewoodlandtribe.co.uk/
- Run by: [Springfields Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/springfields-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2544736

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544736

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2544736). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544736)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544736)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544736)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clare Castle Country Park, Maltings Lane, Clare, CO10 8NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.076470,0.582446

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clare Castle Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Nuttery, 0.3 miles
- Park: Clare Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Stour Valley Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clare-bears-community-pre-school-limited-ey554130) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cavendish Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-pre-school-251441) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Hundon Hedgehogs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hundon-hedgehogs-preschool-251530) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-ridgewell-2638893) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Tots & Teepees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-teepees-2744613) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Acorns Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-pre-school-limited-508710) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Woodland Tribe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Woodland Tribe Good at its inspection on 9 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Woodland Tribe take?

Little Woodland Tribe is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Woodland Tribe?

Little Woodland Tribe is run by Springfields Pre-School Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Woodland Tribe?

You can call 07803 514005 and visit littlewoodlandtribe.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544736)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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