# Wellington Nursery

Wellington Nursery is a full-day nursery at Whitton Family Centre, Wellington Centre, 52 Chevallier Street, IPSWICH, IP1 2PB, in Westbourne, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bows and Arrows.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitton Family Centre, Wellington Centre, 52 Chevallier Street, IPSWICH, IP1 2PB
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01473 599038
- Website: https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk/nurseries/wellington/
- Run by: [Bows and Arrows](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bows-and-arrows)
- Ofsted URN: EY490363

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 November 2023, 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/EY490363

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY490363). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490363)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490363)
- 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/EY490363)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652753)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitton Family Centre, Wellington Centre, 52 Chevallier Street, IPSWICH, IP1 2PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.064550,1.138899

- Station: Ipswich, 1.0 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sherrington Road Rec, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Dales Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 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) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 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 |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 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 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wellington Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wellington Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 21 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wellington Nursery take?

Wellington Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wellington Nursery?

Wellington Nursery is run by Bows and Arrows, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Wellington Nursery?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wellington Nursery?

You can call 01473 599038 and visit www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490363)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wellington+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFbeq7cmh2UcRWNnukRGH0dA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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