# The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool

The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 2 Acer Road, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2GA, in Rendlesham, Suffolk. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-and-preschool-2634543  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Acer Road, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2GA
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01394 420581
- Website: https://www.thebeaconnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/golden-apples-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2634543

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634543

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2634543). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634543)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634543)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634543)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1397520)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Acer Road, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2GA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.128510,1.415900

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Eyke Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Presmere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/presmere-day-nursery-251784) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Rectory Garden Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rectory-garden-montessori-school-2566894) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Sandlings Playgroup & Wrap Around Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandlings-playgroup-and-wrap-around-provision-2633201) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Little Leaders Childcare Melton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-melton-ey372663) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Pitstop Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pitstop-nursery-ey424658) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Barnabas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabas-pre-school-2645785) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 15 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool take?

The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool?

The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool?

Wickham Market is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01394 420581 and visit www.thebeaconnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634543)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Beacon+Day+Nursery%2C+Rendlesham&query_place_id=ChIJz9hHuVmE2UcRUYug1lSH-Ec)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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