# Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)

Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies) is a full-day nursery at St. Davids Drive, Thorpe End, NORWICH, NR13 5HR, in Thorpe End, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, 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/thorpe-end-preschool-teddies-254317  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Davids Drive, Thorpe End, NORWICH, NR13 5HR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07880 870757
- Ofsted URN: 254317

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 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/16/254317

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1993 (Reference 254317). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254317)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254317)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254317)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Davids Drive, Thorpe End, NORWICH, NR13 5HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.649422,1.365130

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rackheath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Dussindale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| White House Farm | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St William's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Falcon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-white-house-farm-ey548884) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lime Tree Day Nursery - Dussindale Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-day-nursery-dussindale-park-ey500333) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-preschool-ey360037) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-thorpe-254137) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Growild Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growild-kindergarten-2548930) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-norwich-meridian-ey272707) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies) Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies) take?

Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies) is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)?

You can call 07880 870757.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254317)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Teddies+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ3UgHBCHj2UcR3HZBISS6Hfw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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