# Thorne Flowerpots

Thorne Flowerpots is a full-day nursery at Thorne Childrens Centre, The Laurels, Fieldside, Thorne, DONCASTER, DN8 4BQ, in Thorne, Doncaster. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorne-flowerpots-ey536306  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thorne Childrens Centre, The Laurels, Fieldside, Thorne, DONCASTER, DN8 4BQ
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: EY536306

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, 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/EY536306

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY536306). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536306)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536306)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536306)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thorne Childrens Centre, The Laurels, Fieldside, Thorne, DONCASTER, DN8 4BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.613648,-0.966348

- Station: Thorne North, 0.3 miles
- Station: Thorne South, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Park, 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 Doncaster there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Green Top | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brooke Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Marshland Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| West Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Trinity Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fledglings Thorne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-thorne-2783274) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Days Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-community-childcare-2527016) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Minds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-minds-day-nursery-2655166) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Making Friends Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/making-friends-partnership-ey496435) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Corkers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-corkers-day-nursery-318120) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-small-world-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2545631) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thorne Flowerpots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thorne Flowerpots Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thorne Flowerpots take?

Thorne Flowerpots is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thorne Flowerpots?

Thorne North is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536306)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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