# Woodpeckers Nursery

Woodpeckers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Melford Road, Sudbury, CO10 1XT, in Rodbridge Corner, Suffolk. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-251810  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Melford Road, Sudbury, CO10 1XT
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01787 377707
- Website: https://www.woodpeckers-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251810

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 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/16/251810

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 251810). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251810)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251810)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251810)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1394753)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Melford Road, Sudbury, CO10 1XT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.051950,0.717484

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Melford Country Park, 0.5 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Special School |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Woodhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Long Melford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Pot Kiln Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Ormiston Sudbury Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Woodland Tribe @ Long Melford Country Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-long-melford-country-park-2638939) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Springfields Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-pre-school-ltd-ey456088) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playbox-st-johns-methodist-church-preschool-251691) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-ey405248) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Tree Huggers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tree-huggers-2886272) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Acton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acton-playgroup-251395) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Woodpeckers Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodpeckers Nursery take?

Woodpeckers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

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

Sudbury (Suffolk) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodpeckers Nursery?

You can call 01787 377707 and visit www.woodpeckers-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251810)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodpeckers&query_place_id=ChIJg9SqlqdV2EcRVUMCmq5R6zM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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