# Uplands Pre-School

Uplands Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Uplands Community Centre, Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8LJ, in Carlton Colville, Suffolk. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 121 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uplands-pre-school-251701  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Uplands Community Centre, Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8LJ
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07471 898973
- Website: https://hallbookingonline.com/uplands/
- Ofsted URN: 251701

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 July 2025, 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/16/251701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 251701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251701)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251701)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251701)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Uplands Community Centre, Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.459606,1.700819

- Station: Oulton Broad South, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rosedale Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 121 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Warren School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elm Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Carlton Colville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Pakefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Victoria Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-pre-school-2795582) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Elm Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-tree-nursery-ey473432) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Buddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buddies-pre-school-ey350350) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Carlton Colville Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-colville-preschool-2654521) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Zone Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-zone-childcare-limited-ey483761) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St Peter's Penguins Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-penguins-pre-school-2605214) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Uplands Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Uplands Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 10 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Uplands Pre-School take?

Uplands Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Uplands Pre-School?

Oulton Broad South is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Uplands Pre-School?

You can call 07471 898973 and visit hallbookingonline.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251701)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Uplands+Community+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJbR3IbL8b2kcRskWRJ9taE84)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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