# Westgate Whirlybirds

Westgate Whirlybirds is a sessional pre-school at Brooklands Close, Hospital Road, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP33 3JX, in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westgate-whirlybirds-251714  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brooklands Close, Hospital Road, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP33 3JX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01284 754014
- Website: https://dotukmap.org/details/westgate-whirlybirds-pre-school-ChIJUw8
- Ofsted URN: 251714

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, 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/16/251714

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1980 (Reference 251714). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251714)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251714)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251714)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brooklands Close, Hospital Road, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP33 3JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.239975,0.702723

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ashwell Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sexton's Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Priory School |  | 5–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| South Lee School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-care-ey497003) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Springfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-day-nursery-2619014) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bury-st-edmunds-ey407654) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Play Bury St Edmunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-bury-st-edmunds-ey501061) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Guildhall Feoffment Preschool And Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildhall-feoffment-preschool-and-nursery-ey546273) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Southgate pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southgate-pre-school-2713903) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Westgate Whirlybirds's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Westgate Whirlybirds Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Westgate Whirlybirds take?

Westgate Whirlybirds is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Westgate Whirlybirds?

Bury St Edmunds is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Westgate Whirlybirds?

You can call 01284 754014 and visit dotukmap.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251714)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Westgate+Whirlybirds+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJUw8IzTdM2EcRGIkpnGU2La4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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