# Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley

Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley is a full-day nursery at Tom Thumb Nursery, 54 Reffley Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 3EH, in South Wootton, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Norfolk Childcare Company Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-reffley-ey540516  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tom Thumb Nursery, 54 Reffley Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 3EH
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01553 670819
- Website: https://www.tomthumbgroup.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Norfolk Childcare Company Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-norfolk-childcare-company-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY540516

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 January 2025, 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/EY540516

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY540516). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540516)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540516)
- 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/EY540516)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1779492)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tom Thumb Nursery, 54 Reffley Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 3EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.770505,0.438769

- Park: Reffley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Burnham Avenue Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Peppers Green Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth Avenue Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Burnham Avenue Play area, 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 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reffley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| South Wootton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| South Wootton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gaywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Martha's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| North Wootton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School |  | 2–19 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [South Wootton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-wootton-pre-school-2673842) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mr Bee's Springwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-bees-springwood-ey561754) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Mr Bee's North Lynn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-bees-north-lynn-ey561753) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [North Wootton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-wootton-pre-school-254197) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Phoenix Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-montessori-nursery-259576) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mr Bee's St Augustine's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-bees-st-augustines-ey561755) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley Good at its inspection on 28 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley take?

Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley?

Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley is run by The Norfolk Childcare Company Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley?

You can call 01553 670819 and visit www.tomthumbgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540516)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tom+Thumb+Nursery%3A+Reffley&query_place_id=ChIJf98JaHSL10cRYOpYIWo2fnY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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