# Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited

Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited is a sessional pre-school at Sports Field, Handford Hall Primary School, 44 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ, in Westbourne, Suffolk. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sports Field, Handford Hall Primary School, 44 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01473 216477
- Ofsted URN: 2660274

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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/16/2660274

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2660274). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660274)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660274)
- 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/16/2660274)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652790)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sports Field, Handford Hall Primary School, 44 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.062178,1.137113

- Station: Ipswich, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Sherrington Road Rec, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited Good at its inspection on 7 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited take?

Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited?

You can call 01473 216477.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660274)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toybox+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJT253jLWh2UcR9LEE_cXmCnM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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