# Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School

Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School is a full-day nursery at Oak Wood Nursery, 251 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RH, in Gainsborough, Suffolk. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bows and Arrows.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-wood-nursery-and-forest-school-2844144  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oak Wood Nursery, 251 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RH
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01473 599038
- Run by: [Bows and Arrows](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bows-and-arrows)
- Ofsted URN: 2844144

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 August 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/16/2844144

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2844144). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844144)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844144)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844144)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1863017)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oak Wood Nursery, 251 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.034686,1.181924

- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Landseer Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pipers Vale, 0.3 miles
- Park: Orwell Country Park, 0.4 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Base Ipswich Academy |  | 3–8 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Morland Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cliff Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-pre-school-ey316234) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ey463846) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Forest Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-learners-nursery-2659112) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Out Ipswich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-out-ipswich-2842167) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rosehill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-playgroup-251616) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Leaders Ransomes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-ransomes-2810020) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School Good at its inspection on 4 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School take?

Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School?

Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School is run by Bows and Arrows, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School?

You can call 01473 599038.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844144)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oak+Wood+Nursery+and+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJnUQbQpaf2UcRxVgq5Wr1k1E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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