# Woodlands Nursery

Woodlands Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Unit 1, The Woodlands, Kersey Maltings, Kersey, Hadleigh, IP7 6DP, in Kersey, Suffolk. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Emma's Small World Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-2633585  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Unit 1, The Woodlands, Kersey Maltings, Kersey, Hadleigh, IP7 6DP
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 01473 554193
- Website: https://www.woodlandsnurserykerseymill.co.uk/
- Run by: [Emma's Small World Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/emmas-small-world-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2633585

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 June 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/16/2633585

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2633585). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2633585)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2633585)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2633585)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1882791)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, The Woodlands, Kersey Maltings, Kersey, Hadleigh, IP7 6DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.061744,0.933770

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kersey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Beaumont Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Hadleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hadleigh Parkside Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hadleigh-parkside-pre-school-ey415733) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Playstation Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playstation-preschool-ey292798) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sunflowers Childcare C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-childcare-c-i-c-2818248) |  |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wattisham-airfield-childcare-centre-251707) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Honey Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-nursery-251521) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Robins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-childcare-ey395784) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Woodlands Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands Nursery take?

Woodlands Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodlands Nursery?

Woodlands Nursery is run by Emma's Small World Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Woodlands Nursery?

You can call 01473 554193 and visit www.woodlandsnurserykerseymill.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2633585)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Nursery+at+Kersey+Mill&query_place_id=ChIJNS8KWOep2UcRtHICdhFSzoA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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