# The Heathers Nursery

The Heathers Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Bracken Avenue, Norwich, NR6 6LS, in Mile Cross, Norfolk. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-heathers-nursery-257937  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bracken Avenue, Norwich, NR6 6LS
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01603 485371
- Website: https://theheathersnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 257937

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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/16/257937

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1989 (Reference 257937). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257937)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257937)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257937)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bracken Avenue, Norwich, NR6 6LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.660544,1.272843

- Park: Mountfield Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Meadow Way Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bowers Avenue Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Firside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hall School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Airport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-airport-ey152321) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hellesdon Community Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellesdon-community-pre-school-2682776) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Spring Milecross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-milecross-ey550381) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Arden Grove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arden-grove-pre-school-ey292310) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Beavers Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-beavers-playgroup-ey356267) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Old Catton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-catton-pre-school-2879382) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Heathers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Heathers Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Heathers Nursery take?

The Heathers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Heathers Nursery?

You can call 01603 485371 and visit theheathersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257937)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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