# Norton Pre-School

Norton Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Honeywood Corner, Ixworth Road, Norton, IP31 3LE, in Stanton Street, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-pre-school-ey312532  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Honeywood Corner, Ixworth Road, Norton, IP31 3LE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01359 232736
- Website: http://www.nortonpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY312532

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 November 2022, 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/EY312532

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY312532). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312532)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312532)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312532)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1682260)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Honeywood Corner, Ixworth Road, Norton, IP31 3LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.257098,0.866554

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Norton Play Park, under 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton CEVC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thurston Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thurston Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-ey442936) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Thurston Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-2651430) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Street Farm Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/street-farm-day-nursery-ltd-ey227187) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery Pakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-pakenham-ey538117) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Elms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-ey420834) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rougham-acorns-and-woodlands-ltd-ey390482) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Norton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Norton Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Norton Pre-School take?

Norton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Norton Pre-School?

You can call 01359 232736 and visit www.nortonpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312532)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Norton+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJw35FruWz2UcRBEC4FYZWiw0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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