# Rectory Garden Montessori School

Rectory Garden Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at Old Church Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP13 6DH, in Bromeswell, Suffolk. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rectory-garden-montessori-school-2566894  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Old Church Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP13 6DH
- Phone: 01394 388777
- Website: http://www.rectorygardenmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2566894

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 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/16/2566894

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2566894). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566894)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566894)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/930697)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old Church Road, Melton, Woodbridge, IP13 6DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.111297,1.339511

- Station: Melton (Suffolk), 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Andrews play area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Deben Community Farm, 0.5 miles
- Park: Hall Farm play area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Woodbridge School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Eyke Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Farlingaye High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Leaders Childcare Melton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-melton-ey372663) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pitstop Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pitstop-nursery-ey424658) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Barnabas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabas-pre-school-2645785) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-251657) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Presmere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/presmere-day-nursery-251784) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Woodbridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodbridge-day-nursery-ey495759) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rectory Garden Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rectory Garden Montessori School Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What is the nearest station to Rectory Garden Montessori School?

Melton (Suffolk) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rectory Garden Montessori School?

You can call 01394 388777 and visit www.rectorygardenmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566894)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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