# The Lodge Day Nursery

The Lodge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ivry Lodge, Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QW, in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ivry Lodge, Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QW
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01473 282811
- Website: https://www.lodgedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY553256

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 September 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/EY553256

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY553256). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553256)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553256)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553256)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ivry Lodge, Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.064021,1.148624

- Station: Ipswich, 0.9 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Christchurch Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Park: Sherrington Road Rec, 0.5 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Garden House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-house-nursery-2721372) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lodge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lodge Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lodge Day Nursery take?

The Lodge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Lodge Day Nursery?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Lodge Day Nursery?

You can call 01473 282811 and visit www.lodgedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553256)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lodge+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJAQCrEs6h2UcRYsBshD_7e3o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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