# The Owl Playschool

The Owl Playschool is a sessional pre-school at Owl Play School, Valley Lane, HOLT, NR25 6SF, in Holt, Norfolk. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-owl-playschool-257941  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Owl Play School, Valley Lane, HOLT, NR25 6SF
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01263 715617
- Ofsted URN: 257941

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 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/16/257941

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 257941). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257941)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257941)
- 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/16/257941)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/281535)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Owl Play School, Valley Lane, HOLT, NR25 6SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.903697,1.086355

- Park: Spout Hills, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Little Hills, 0.2 miles
- Park: Methodist Memorial Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holt Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gresham's School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Holt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-holt-2570335) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strawberry-patch-nursery-and-preschool-ey245165) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Valley Farm Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valley-farm-nursery-school-254332) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-pre-school-2588828) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Briston Community Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-ey317355) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-nursery-ey543126) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Owl Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Owl Playschool Good at its inspection on 22 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Owl Playschool take?

The Owl Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Owl Playschool?

Holt (North Norfolk Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Owl Playschool?

You can call 01263 715617.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257941)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Owl+Playschool&query_place_id=ChIJbUXELxRv10cRnKzUDqVy9DY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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