# Martlesham Preschool

Martlesham Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Gorseland Primary School, Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3QR, in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 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/martlesham-preschool-ey415425  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gorseland Primary School, Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3QR
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01473 625986
- Website: http://www.martleshampreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY415425

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 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/EY415425

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY415425). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415425)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415425)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415425)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 September 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/660349)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gorseland Primary School, Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.064142,1.263416

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fox Lea, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jollys Pightle, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saint Martins Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Grange Meadow, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Birchwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Martlesham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cedarwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bealings School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Kesgrave High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Leaders Martlesham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-martlesham-2883887) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play2day-nurseries-ipswich-2526809) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Three Bears Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-playgroup-ey300030) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Leaders Kesgrave](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-kesgrave-2826814) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Roundabout Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-roundabout-nursery-ey433156) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cornerstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-2636794) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Martlesham Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Martlesham Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 25 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Martlesham Preschool take?

Martlesham Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Martlesham Preschool?

You can call 01473 625986 and visit www.martleshampreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415425)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Martlesham+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJjWoRQyic2UcRRm0MPFmqZ9Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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