# Valley Farm Nursery School

Valley Farm Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Valley Farm, Sharrington, HOLT, NR24 2PE, in Sharrington, Norfolk. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valley-farm-nursery-school-254332  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Valley Farm, Sharrington, HOLT, NR24 2PE
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01263 861065
- Ofsted URN: 254332

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 September 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/16/254332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1995 (Reference 254332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254332)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254332)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/281310)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Valley Farm, Sharrington, HOLT, NR24 2PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.888081,1.013672

## 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: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 2.7 miles |
| Hindringham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 3.0 miles |
| Holt Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 3.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Briston Community Nursery School Limited (Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-pre-school-2588828) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The Owl Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-owl-playschool-257941) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Briston Community Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briston-community-nursery-school-limited-ey317355) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery Holt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-holt-2570335) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Snoring Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-snoring-pre-school-2633612) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [The Strawberry Patch Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-strawberry-patch-nursery-and-preschool-ey245165) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Valley Farm Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Valley Farm Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Valley Farm Nursery School take?

Valley Farm Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Valley Farm Nursery School?

You can call 01263 861065.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254332)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Valley+Farm+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJH68OtHBl10cReNdoDKYBPYM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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