# Witnesham Pre-School

Witnesham Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Witnesham Primary School, High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, IP6 9EX, in Swilland, Suffolk. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witnesham-pre-school-ey560862  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Witnesham Primary School, High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, IP6 9EX
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01473 551291
- Website: http://www.owfed.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY560862

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 January 2022, 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/EY560862

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference EY560862). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560862)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560862)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560862)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/659766)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Witnesham Primary School, High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, IP6 9EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.124902,1.190397

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witnesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Henley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Henley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henley-pre-school-2780356) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Chives Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chives-montessori-school-ey290559) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Bloom Childcare Group Grundisburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bloom-childcare-group-grundisburgh-2872317) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Claydon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claydon-pre-school-ey419077) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Moat Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moat-barn-nursery-ey501515) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Acorn2Oak Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn2oak-preschool-ey420545) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Witnesham Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Witnesham Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Witnesham Pre-School take?

Witnesham Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Witnesham Pre-School?

You can call 01473 551291 and visit www.owfed.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560862)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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