# The Peartree Kindergarten

The Peartree Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Conway Close, Maidenhall, Ipswich, IP2 8PR, in Maidenhall, Suffolk. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-peartree-kindergarten-ey285889  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Conway Close, Maidenhall, Ipswich, IP2 8PR
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01473 601178
- Website: http://www.peartreekindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY285889

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, 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/EY285889

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY285889). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285889)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285889)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285889)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652988)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Conway Close, Maidenhall, Ipswich, IP2 8PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.041947,1.147341

- Station: Ipswich, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Maidenhall Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bourne Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 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 |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cliff Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Sparks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-nursery-2722724) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Willows Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-daycare-limited-ey337463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Puddleducks Kindercare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-kindercare-ltd-ey470661) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ipswich Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ipswich-early-years-2885051) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Garden House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-house-nursery-2721372) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Buttons and Bows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-and-bows-nursery-ey392734) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Peartree Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Peartree Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Peartree Kindergarten take?

The Peartree Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Peartree Kindergarten?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Peartree Kindergarten?

You can call 01473 601178 and visit www.peartreekindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285889)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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