# The First Stop Preschool

The First Stop Preschool is a sessional pre-school at C/o Trimley St Mary Primary School, High Road, Trimley St. Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0ST, in Trimley St Mary, Suffolk. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-first-stop-preschool-251484  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: C/o Trimley St Mary Primary School, High Road, Trimley St. Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0ST
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01394 270007
- Website: http://firststoppreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, 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/16/251484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1986 (Reference 251484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251484)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1673114)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/o Trimley St Mary Primary School, High Road, Trimley St. Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0ST

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.979753,1.320168

- Station: Trimley, 0.2 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Saint Mary's Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Stennett Memorial Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Josselyns Recreation Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Farriers Went Swings, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimley St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Felix Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Grange Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Trimley St Martin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Fairfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Colneis Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Felixstowe School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Felixstowe Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felixstowe-nursery-school-251479) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Twinkle Toes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-toes-pre-school-ey255234) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Peartree Kindergarten (Felixstowe) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-peartree-kindergarten-felixstowe-ltd-2805270) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Hoppers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hoppers-pre-school-2815420) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little JeM's Catholic Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-catholic-nursery-2661439) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-ey492460) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The First Stop Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The First Stop Preschool Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The First Stop Preschool take?

The First Stop Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The First Stop Preschool?

Trimley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The First Stop Preschool?

You can call 01394 270007 and visit firststoppreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251484)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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