# St. Helens Pre-School

St. Helens Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Costessey County Infant School, Beaumont Road, Norwich, NR5 0HG, in New Costessey, Norfolk. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-pre-school-2548280  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Costessey County Infant School, Beaumont Road, Norwich, NR5 0HG
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01603 749901
- Website: http://www.sthelenspreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2548280

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 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/16/2548280

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2548280). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548280)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548280)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548280)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1973564)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Costessey County Infant School, Beaumont Road, Norwich, NR5 0HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.646435,1.230179

- Park: Bowthorpe Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Michael's VA Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Earlham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sparks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-preschool-ey487785) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chapelbreak Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapelbreak-pre-school-254013) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cleverclogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cleverclogs-ey442600) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Seedlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-ey454180) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Norwich Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-norwich-montessori-school-ltd-ey366985) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Chestnut @ NRP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nrp-ey556035) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Helens Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Helens Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Helens Pre-School take?

St. Helens Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St. Helens Pre-School?

You can call 01603 749901 and visit www.sthelenspreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548280)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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