# Penguin Pre-School

Penguin Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Newtown Methodist Church, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB, in Newtown, Norfolk. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penguin-pre-school-254221  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newtown Methodist Church, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01493 851101
- Website: https://www.penguinpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 254221

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 April 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/16/254221

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 254221). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254221)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254221)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254221)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/621850)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newtown Methodist Church, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.619350,1.728745

- Station: Great Yarmouth, 0.6 miles
- Park: The Waterways, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Venetian Waterways, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Bure Park Specialist Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| North Denes Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cobholm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Southtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Squirrels Play Forest at Priory](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-priory-2656049) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [PARK PLAYGROUP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-playgroup-2679137) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Nicholas Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-childrens-centre-ey311395) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobholm-and-lichfield-childcare-centre-ey272694) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Shine (EAST NORFOLK)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shine-east-norfolk-ey270216) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2587983) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Penguin Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Penguin Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Penguin Pre-School?

Great Yarmouth is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01493 851101 and visit www.penguinpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254221)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Penguin+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJv6DlX44G2kcRqhvdpQQAVtA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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