# Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm

Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm is a full-day nursery at Stable 1, White House Farm, Salhouse Road, Rackheath, NR13 6LB, in Sprowston East, Norfolk. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Once Upon A Time Nursery School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-white-house-farm-ey548884  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stable 1, White House Farm, Salhouse Road, Rackheath, NR13 6LB
- Registered places: 49
- Run by: [Once Upon A Time Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY548884

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 August 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/EY548884

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2017 (Reference EY548884). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548884)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548884)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548884)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stable 1, White House Farm, Salhouse Road, Rackheath, NR13 6LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.658032,1.352021

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White House Farm | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Falcon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Rackheath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Sprowston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Sprowston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorpe-end-preschool-teddies-254317) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-2864711) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Once upon a time Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-ey355999) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Growild Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growild-kindergarten-2548930) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sprowston Nursery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprowston-nursery-playgroup-254273) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Lime Tree Day Nursery - Dussindale Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-day-nursery-dussindale-park-ey500333) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm Outstanding at its inspection on 28 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm take?

Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm?

Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm is run by Once Upon A Time Nursery School Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548884)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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