# Southery Playgroup

Southery Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Annexe, Westgate Street, Southery, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 0PA, in Southery, Norfolk. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southery-playgroup-254267  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Annexe, Westgate Street, Southery, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 0PA
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01366 377117
- Website: http://southeryplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 254267

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/16/254267

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 254267). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254267)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254267)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254267)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1536495)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe, Westgate Street, Southery, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 0PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.524715,0.386036

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southery Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Woods Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-woods-forest-school-2754511) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare - Littleport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-littleport-2863006) |  |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Giggles N Squiggles Downham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-downham-2783803) |  |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool, Littleport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-littleport-2672622) | Good |  |  | 5.4 miles |
| [Clackclose Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clackclose-pre-school-ey423085) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Puddle Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-2699597) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Southery Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Southery Playgroup Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southery Playgroup take?

Southery Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Southery Playgroup?

You can call 01366 377117 and visit southeryplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254267)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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