# The Little Rascals Pre-School

The Little Rascals Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Methodist Church, Bramford Road (North West), Ipswich, IP1 2NA, in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Methodist Church, Bramford Road (North West), Ipswich, IP1 2NA
- Registered places: 34
- Ofsted URN: 251573

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 November 2022, 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/16/251573

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 251573). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251573)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251573)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251573)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Methodist Church, Bramford Road (North West), Ipswich, IP1 2NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.061525,1.142729

- Station: Ipswich, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Christchurch Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Rascals Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Rascals Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 18 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Rascals Pre-School take?

The Little Rascals Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Rascals Pre-School?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251573)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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