# Loddon Nursery School

Loddon Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Loddon Nursery School, The Hollies Classroom, High Street, Loddon, NR14 6AH, in Loddon, Norfolk. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loddon-nursery-school-ey542073  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Loddon Nursery School, The Hollies Classroom, High Street, Loddon, NR14 6AH
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01508 520286
- Website: http://www.loddonnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY542073

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542073

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY542073). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542073)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542073)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542073)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/648529)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Loddon Nursery School, The Hollies Classroom, High Street, Loddon, NR14 6AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.533918,1.481445

- Playground: Kittens Lane Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loddon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Loddon Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hobart High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bluebell Nursery Loddon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-nursery-loddon-2853038) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Thurton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurton-nursery-2750707) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Thurton & Ashby St. Mary Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurton-and-ashby-st-mary-pre-school-257946) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Thurlton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurlton-pre-school-254321) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Broome and Ditchingham Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broome-and-ditchingham-pre-school-253980) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Alpington & Yelverton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpington-and-yelverton-pre-school-253995) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Loddon Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loddon Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 18 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loddon Nursery School take?

Loddon Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Loddon Nursery School?

You can call 01508 520286 and visit www.loddonnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542073)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Loddon+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJBZiszAL62UcR6rTKFzNu1Lc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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