# Wigwams Nursery

Wigwams Nursery is a full-day nursery at Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LW, in Whitton, Suffolk. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bows and Arrows.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigwams-nursery-ey392538  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LW
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01473 599038
- Website: https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk/nurseries/wigwams/
- Run by: [Bows and Arrows](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bows-and-arrows)
- Ofsted URN: EY392538

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 April 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/EY392538

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2009 (Reference EY392538). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392538)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392538)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392538)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652646)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.086008,1.128141

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whitton Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Whitehouse Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy |  | 3–16 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn2Oak Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn2oak-preschool-ey420545) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-daycare-ey337155) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield - Whitehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-whitehouse-ey547833) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dilly's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dillys-daycare-ey558666) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Chives Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chives-montessori-school-ey290559) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Wigwams Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 30 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wigwams Nursery take?

Wigwams Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wigwams Nursery?

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

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

Westerfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wigwams 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/EY392538)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=WigWams+Neighbourhood+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtbQVpZCh2UcRUPebUPkB3fE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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