# The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool

The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at Becketts Farm, Hempstead, HOLT, NR25 6LB, in Hempstead, Norfolk. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strawberry-patch-nursery-and-preschool-ey245165  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Becketts Farm, Hempstead, HOLT, NR25 6LB
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01263 711229
- Website: http://www.strawberrypatch.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY245165

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 September 2025, 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/EY245165

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY245165). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY245165)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY245165)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY245165)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/282023)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Becketts Farm, Hempstead, HOLT, NR25 6LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.896281,1.138352

- Holt (North Norfolk Railway) (tram): 1.5 miles

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham's School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.7 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 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Owl Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-owl-playschool-257941) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-nursery-ey543126) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Little Sprouts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-nursery-2845927) |  |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Briston Community Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-ey317355) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-pre-school-2588828) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 24 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool take?

The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool?

Holt (North Norfolk Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 01263 711229 and visit www.strawberrypatch.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY245165)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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