# The Cove

The Cove is a full-day nursery at Unit 1 Blackfriars Court, Excalibur Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston on Sea, NR31 7RQ, in Gorleston, Norfolk. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cove-2669836  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1 Blackfriars Court, Excalibur Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston on Sea, NR31 7RQ
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01493 655598
- Website: https://www.scribblesdaynurserygroup.com/
- Run by: [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2669836

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 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/16/2669836

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2669836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669836)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669836)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669836)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1533295)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1 Blackfriars Court, Excalibur Road, Beacon Park, Gorleston on Sea, NR31 7RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.556929,1.708583

- Playground: Beacon Park Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ormiston Herman Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hopton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scribbles Day Nursery Beacon Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-beacon-park-2508021) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Great Yarmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-great-yarmouth-ey304521) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rascal's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey447168) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Squirrels Play Forest at Seagulls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-seagulls-2656064) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-2774873) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-gorleston-ltd-ey473569) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Cove's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Cove Good at its inspection on 23 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Cove take?

The Cove is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Cove?

The Cove is run by Scribbles Day Nursery (Gorleston) Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Cove?

You can call 01493 655598 and visit www.scribblesdaynurserygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669836)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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