# Woodlands (CIO)

Woodlands (CIO) is a full-day nursery at 42 Lavenham Way, Stowmarket, IP14 2BZ, in Combs Ford, Suffolk. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-cio-2684814  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42 Lavenham Way, Stowmarket, IP14 2BZ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01449 614470
- Website: http://www.woodlandspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2684814

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 January 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/16/2684814

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2684814). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684814)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684814)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684814)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 Lavenham Way, Stowmarket, IP14 2BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.175015,1.003873

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pikes Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Combs Ford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Chilton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Wood Ley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Stowmarket High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buttercups Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-childrens-nursery-ey536054) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bunnies Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-daycare-ey313941) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stowmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stowmarket-ey137300) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Sunhill Early Learning Stowmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-early-learning-stowmarket-2592439) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-early-years-stowmarket-2592548) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Poppy's Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppys-childrens-nursery-ey279713) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodlands (CIO)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodlands (CIO) Good at its inspection on 13 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands (CIO) take?

Woodlands (CIO) is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodlands (CIO)?

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

### How do I contact Woodlands (CIO)?

You can call 01449 614470 and visit www.woodlandspreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684814)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJf6aZjjql2UcRAdbhTgD3HjI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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