# The Nest Nursery

The Nest Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Nest Nursery, Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN, in Chantry, Suffolk. It is registered for 32 children. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bows and Arrows.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-2815759  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Nest Nursery, Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01473 599038
- Website: https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk/nurseries/thenestnursery/
- Run by: [Bows and Arrows](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bows-and-arrows)
- Ofsted URN: 2815759

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2815759). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815759)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815759)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815759)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1831422)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Nest Nursery, Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.055745,1.131453

- Station: Ipswich, 0.7 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gippeswyk Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chantry Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 3.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Stone Lodge Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttons and Bows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-and-bows-nursery-ey392734) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Nest Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Nest Nursery?

The Nest Nursery is run by Bows and Arrows, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Nest Nursery?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Nest Nursery?

You can call 01473 599038 and visit www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815759)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Nest+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmdRmHE2g2UcRB9LybQsXPIE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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