# Swaffham Preschool Playgroup

Swaffham Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Brandon Road, Swaffham, PE37 7EA, in Swaffham, Norfolk. It is registered for 30 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 2.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swaffham-preschool-playgroup-ey449937  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brandon Road, Swaffham, PE37 7EA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01760 721114
- Ofsted URN: EY449937

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 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/EY449937

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY449937). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449937)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449937)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449937)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1777548)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brandon Road, Swaffham, PE37 7EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.638534,0.689593

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffham CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Swaffham Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Fred Nicholson School |  | 3–19 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Nicholas Hamond Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teenie Iceni's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teenie-icenis-day-nursery-ey463685) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sporle Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sporle-pre-school-2798297) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [First Steps Fountain Of Life Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-fountain-of-life-pre-school-ey544373) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [The Rainbow Centre (Marham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-centre-marham-ey383623) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Marham Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marham-village-pre-school-ey537773) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Litcham Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/litcham-childcare-ey365492) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 7.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Swaffham Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Swaffham Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 25 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swaffham Preschool Playgroup take?

Swaffham Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Swaffham Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 01760 721114.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449937)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swaffham+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ98waht8r2EcRzkHMGbg9gOg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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