# Puddle Ducks

Puddle Ducks is a full-day nursery at Hillcrest Primary School, Downham Market, PE38 9ND, in Broomhill, Norfolk. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-2699597  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hillcrest Primary School, Downham Market, PE38 9ND
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 2699597

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 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/16/2699597

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2699597). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699597)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699597)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699597)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1583347)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillcrest Primary School, Downham Market, PE38 9ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.604349,0.394438

- Park: The Howdale, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Nelson Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Orchard Manor School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Downham Market Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Downham Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downham-nursery-school-2891618) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clackclose Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clackclose-pre-school-ey423085) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Giggles N Squiggles Downham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-downham-2783803) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Willow Woods Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-woods-forest-school-2754511) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Watlington Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watlington-preschool-ey433017) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey246821) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddle Ducks's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddle Ducks Good at its inspection on 6 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddle Ducks take?

Puddle Ducks is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Puddle Ducks?

Downham Market is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699597)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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