# Sprowston Nursery Playgroup

Sprowston Nursery Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Wroxham Road Methodist Church, Sprowston, NORWICH, NR7 8AD, in Sprowston, Norfolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprowston-nursery-playgroup-254273  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wroxham Road Methodist Church, Sprowston, NORWICH, NR7 8AD
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01603 441529
- Website: https://sprowston-nursery-playgroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 254273

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, 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/16/254273

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 254273). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254273)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254273)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254273)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wroxham Road Methodist Church, Sprowston, NORWICH, NR7 8AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.655931,1.318998

- Park: Sparhawk Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Barkers Lane Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprowston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sprowston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Falcon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| White Woman Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-2864711) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Once upon a time Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-ey355999) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chestnut Nursery Schools @the Diamond Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nursery-schools-the-diamond-centre-2545286) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Growild Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growild-kindergarten-2548930) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Once upon a time Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-ey477479) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Soul Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soul-nursery-ey461424) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sprowston Nursery Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sprowston Nursery Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sprowston Nursery Playgroup take?

Sprowston Nursery Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sprowston Nursery Playgroup?

You can call 01603 441529 and visit sprowston-nursery-playgroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254273)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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