# Spring Milecross

Spring Milecross is a full-day nursery at Norman Community Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich, NR3 2QZ, in Upper Hellesdon, Norfolk. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-milecross-ey550381  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Norman Community Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich, NR3 2QZ
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01603 407957
- Website: http://www.springnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY550381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 April 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/EY550381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550381)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550381)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/10210)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Norman Community Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich, NR3 2QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.651071,1.272594

- Park: Bowers Avenue Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sloughbottom Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mountfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Shorncliffe Avenue Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wensum Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Heathers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-heathers-nursery-257937) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Muddy Puddles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-2628544) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hellesdon Community Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellesdon-community-pre-school-2682776) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chestnut @ Sewell Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-sewell-park-2521152) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Airport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-airport-ey152321) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Once upon a time Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-ey477479) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring Milecross's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring Milecross Good at its inspection on 3 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring Milecross take?

Spring Milecross is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring Milecross?

Spring Milecross is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

### How do I contact Spring Milecross?

You can call 01603 407957 and visit www.springnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring+Milecross&query_place_id=ChIJq0o0yYTh2UcR4wd1fAw544o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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