# Watlington Preschool

Watlington Preschool is a full-day nursery at 22 Rectory Lane, Watlington, Kings Lynn, PE33 0HU, in Watlington, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watlington-preschool-ey433017  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Rectory Lane, Watlington, Kings Lynn, PE33 0HU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01553 811035
- Website: https://www.watlingtonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY433017

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/EY433017

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY433017). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433017)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433017)
- 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/EY433017)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/127676)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22 Rectory Lane, Watlington, Kings Lynn, PE33 0HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.669873,0.391347

- Station: Watlington, 0.4 miles
- Park: Angel Field (Millennium Green), 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watlington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Magdalen Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Giggles N Squiggles West Winch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-west-winch-2726381) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Buttercups Pre-School Cio](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-pre-school-cio-ey542084) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Downham Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downham-nursery-school-2891618) |  |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Puddle Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-2699597) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Clackclose Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clackclose-pre-school-ey423085) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Skylarks Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylarks-pre-school-ltd-ey428394) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Watlington Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Watlington Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Watlington Preschool take?

Watlington Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Watlington Preschool?

Watlington is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Watlington Preschool?

You can call 01553 811035 and visit www.watlingtonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433017)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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