# Southgate pre-school

Southgate pre-school is a sessional pre-school at The Childrens Centre, Steward Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PW, in Southgate, Suffolk. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southgate-pre-school-2713903  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Childrens Centre, Steward Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PW
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01284 703181
- Website: http://www.southgatepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2713903

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 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/16/2713903

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2713903). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713903)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713903)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713903)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Childrens Centre, Steward Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.233259,0.722852

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hardwick Heath, 0.2 miles
- Park: Nowton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| South Lee School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Riverwalk School |  | 3–19 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Priory School |  | 5–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [South Lee Day Nursery Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-lee-day-nursery-baby-room-2623216) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Colourbox@Redwoods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-redwoods-2695407) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Guildhall Feoffment Preschool And Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildhall-feoffment-preschool-and-nursery-ey546273) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bury-st-edmunds-ey407654) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Westgate Whirlybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westgate-whirlybirds-251714) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Moreton Hall Prepcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreton-hall-prepcare-nursery-ey539554) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Southgate pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Southgate pre-school Good at its inspection on 20 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southgate pre-school take?

Southgate pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Southgate pre-school?

Bury St Edmunds is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Southgate pre-school?

You can call 01284 703181 and visit www.southgatepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713903)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southgate+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJHRt73lRM2EcRrMBespseV6w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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