# Thurston Childcare

Thurston Childcare is a full-day nursery at Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, Pond Field Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3FT, in Thurston, Suffolk. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Thurston Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-2651430  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, Pond Field Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3FT
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 01359 230444
- Website: https://thurstonprimary.net/
- Run by: [Thurston Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thurston-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2651430

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2022, 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/16/2651430

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2651430). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651430)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651430)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651430)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1434066)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, Pond Field Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3FT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.254409,0.817777

- Station: Thurston, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thurston Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-ey442936) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rougham-acorns-and-woodlands-ltd-ey390482) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery Pakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-pakenham-ey538117) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-pre-school-ey312532) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Great Barton Pathways](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-barton-pathways-ey381254) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bury-st-edmunds-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491764) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thurston Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thurston Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thurston Childcare take?

Thurston Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs Thurston Childcare?

Thurston Childcare is run by Thurston Pre-School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Thurston Childcare?

Thurston is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thurston Childcare?

You can call 01359 230444 and visit thurstonprimary.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651430)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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