# Shotley Kidzone

Shotley Kidzone is a full-day nursery at C/O Shotley CP School, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1NR, in Shotley, Suffolk. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Shotley Kidzone Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotley-kidzone-251629  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: C/O Shotley CP School, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1NR
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01473 787873
- Website: http://www.shotleykidzone.co.uk/
- Run by: [Shotley Kidzone Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shotley-kidzone-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 251629

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/16/251629

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 251629). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251629)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251629)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251629)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1582673)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/O Shotley CP School, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.969190,1.256012

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-centre-ey312761) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Harwich Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harwich-centre-pre-school-ey272636) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harwich-connexions-noahs-nursery-ltd-ey490779) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Chelmo Kidzone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelmo-kidzone-2862497) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Twinkle Toes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-toes-pre-school-ey255234) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The First Stop Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-first-stop-preschool-251484) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shotley Kidzone's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shotley Kidzone Good at its inspection on 19 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shotley Kidzone take?

Shotley Kidzone is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shotley Kidzone?

Shotley Kidzone is run by Shotley Kidzone Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Shotley Kidzone?

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

### How do I contact Shotley Kidzone?

You can call 01473 787873 and visit www.shotleykidzone.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251629)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shotley+Kidzone&query_place_id=ChIJdbTGqYF22UcRHaN1zgGsZtM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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