# Willow Woods Forest School

Willow Woods Forest School is a sessional pre-school at Chapel Farm, Downham Road, Salters Lode, Downham Market, PE38 0BA, in Salters Lode, Norfolk. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-woods-forest-school-2754511  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Chapel Farm, Downham Road, Salters Lode, Downham Market, PE38 0BA
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 07720 101836
- Ofsted URN: 2754511

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 April 2025, 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/16/2754511

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2754511). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754511)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754511)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754511)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chapel Farm, Downham Road, Salters Lode, Downham Market, PE38 0BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.590107,0.337675

- Downham Market (rail): 1.5 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Nelson Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Downham Market Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2022) |  | 2.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Giggles N Squiggles Downham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-downham-2783803) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Clackclose Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clackclose-pre-school-ey423085) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Downham Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downham-nursery-school-2891618) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Puddle Ducks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-2699597) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Beaupre Under 5 Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaupre-under-5-centre-257869) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Southery Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southery-playgroup-254267) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Woods Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Woods Forest School Good at its inspection on 29 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Woods Forest School take?

Willow Woods Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Woods Forest School?

Downham Market is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Woods Forest School?

You can call 07720 101836.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754511)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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