# Shine (EAST NORFOLK)

Shine (EAST NORFOLK) is a full-day nursery at Alpha Road, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 0LG, in Southtown, Norfolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 33 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shine-east-norfolk-ey270216  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Alpha Road, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 0LG
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01493 661000
- Website: https://www.shine-gy.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY270216

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 July 2021, 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/EY270216

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2003 (Reference EY270216). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270216)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270216)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270216)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alpha Road, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 0LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.590640,1.723218

- Park: Koolunga Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wroughton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Southtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd-ey473569) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [StaynPlay Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staynplay-day-care-2793685) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobholm-and-lichfield-childcare-centre-ey272694) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-seagulls-2656064) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-2774873) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rascal's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey447168) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shine (EAST NORFOLK)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shine (EAST NORFOLK) Good at its inspection on 8 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shine (EAST NORFOLK) take?

Shine (EAST NORFOLK) is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shine (EAST NORFOLK)?

Great Yarmouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shine (EAST NORFOLK)?

You can call 01493 661000 and visit www.shine-gy.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270216)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shine&query_place_id=ChIJL7E8cToE2kcRxX_84y0uwbs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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