# Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup

Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Blenheim Park Primary School, Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 7PX, in Wicken Green Village, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/syderstone-happy-faces-playgroup-254305  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Blenheim Park Primary School, Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 7PX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07940 990592
- Ofsted URN: 254305

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2024, 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/16/254305

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1994 (Reference 254305). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254305)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254305)
- 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/16/254305)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blenheim Park Primary School, Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 7PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.854805,0.735761

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Park Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossoms Childcare West Raynham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-childcare-west-raynham-ey545389) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Little Angels pre school Fakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-fakenham-2802999) |  |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Fakenham Children's Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fakenham-childrens-day-care-254056) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Docking Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docking-pre-school-254040) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey268556) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Little Snoring Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-snoring-pre-school-2633612) | Good |  |  | 7.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup Good at its inspection on 20 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup take?

Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup?

You can call 07940 990592.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254305)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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