# Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s

Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s is a sessional pre-school at The Village Hall, The Street, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0EU, in Nacton, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nacton-and-bucklesham-under-5s-251575  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Hall, The Street, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0EU
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01473 573648
- Website: https://www.nbu5.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251575

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 2025, 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/16/251575

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 251575). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251575)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251575)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251575)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, The Street, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.014638,1.233199

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Orwell Park School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ipswich High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Leaders Ransomes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-ransomes-2810020) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Chelmo Kidzone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelmo-kidzone-2862497) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Happy Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-pre-school-ey316234) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-wood-nursery-and-forest-school-2844144) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Heathlands Community Preschool And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathlands-community-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2769702) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ey463846) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s Good at its inspection on 3 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s take?

Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s?

You can call 01473 573648 and visit www.nbu5.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251575)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nacton+%26+Bucklesham+under+5%27s&query_place_id=ChIJUb-VIhme2UcRJwWDaRV9ThM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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