# St Peter's Penguins Pre School

St Peter's Penguins Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Phoenix St Peter Academy, Enstone Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0NE, in Kirkley, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-penguins-pre-school-2605214  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Phoenix St Peter Academy, Enstone Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0NE
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 2605214

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 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/16/2605214

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2605214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605214)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605214)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605214)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1472035)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Phoenix St Peter Academy, Enstone Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.465611,1.734371

- Station: Lowestoft, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kirkley Fen Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Beechwood Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Fen Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Red Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Roman Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Elm Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Pakefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirkley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkley-nursery-2600502) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Buddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buddies-pre-school-ey350350) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Elm Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-tree-nursery-ey473432) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey494119) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids Zone Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-zone-childcare-limited-ey483761) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Water Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-water-lane-ey560835) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Peter's Penguins Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Peter's Penguins Pre School Good at its inspection on 17 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Peter's Penguins Pre School take?

St Peter's Penguins Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Peter's Penguins Pre School?

Lowestoft is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605214)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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