# Merryfields Playschool

Merryfields Playschool is a full-day nursery at The Sports Pavillion, Diss Sports Ground, Shelfanger Road, DISS, IP22 4DX, in Diss, Norfolk. It is registered for 19 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merryfields-playschool-ey408040  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Sports Pavillion, Diss Sports Ground, Shelfanger Road, DISS, IP22 4DX
- Registered places: 19
- Ofsted URN: EY408040

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 2024, 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/EY408040

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2010 (Reference EY408040). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408040)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408040)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408040)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Sports Pavillion, Diss Sports Ground, Shelfanger Road, DISS, IP22 4DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.382685,1.106064

- Station: Diss, 1.0 miles
- Park: Quaker Wood, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Roydon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Diss High School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Roydon Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roydon-early-years-ltd-ey442818) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Conkers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-ey296435) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-2795016) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Swan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-swan-nursery-school-ey335553) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Peacock Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peacock-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey493040) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Gissing Children's Centre - A Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gissing-childrens-centre-a-community-pre-school-254077) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merryfields Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Merryfields Playschool Good at its inspection on 27 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Merryfields Playschool take?

Merryfields Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Merryfields Playschool?

Diss is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408040)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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