# Shipdham Pre-School

Shipdham Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Pound Green Lane, Shipdham, IP25 7LF, in Shipdham, Norfolk. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shipdham-pre-school-2618962  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Pound Green Lane, Shipdham, IP25 7LF
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01362 820816
- Ofsted URN: 2618962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 2023, 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/16/2618962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2618962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618962)
- 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/16/2618962)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/832717)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pound Green Lane, Shipdham, IP25 7LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.629622,0.900651

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey365260) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [William Cowper Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-cowper-preschool-254350) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Owls (Scarning)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-scarning-ey551322) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Scarning Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scarning-pre-school-ey500248) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [London Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/london-road-pre-school-ey419260) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Little Footsteps of Dereham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-ey440629) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Shipdham Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

You can call 01362 820816.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618962)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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