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Benhall Preschool # Benhall Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE · Suffolk Number of places 30 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Benhall Preschool, established in 2017, is a childcare setting for children aged 2-6 years in Saxmundham. The preschool was rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27 November 2025. Leaders at Benhall Preschool have a clear vision for what they want children to learn and achieve, with a consistent focus on children's welfare and wellbeing. Staff build warm, nurturing bonds with children, helping them to feel secure and develop their trust and confidence. The preschool prides itself on its robust SEND provision, ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support. This includes adaptations to the environment and the use of a new sensory shed, which offers a calming space for children to regulate their emotions. Benhall Preschool also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with staff effectively planning for children who thrive in external environments. The spacious outdoor area encourages imaginative play, physical development, and social interaction. Our ethos Benhall Preschool is committed to fostering confident, curious, and resilient learners by providing a nurturing and inclusive environment. Their approach emphasises independence and a love for discovery through a balance of child and adult-led activities. What it's like Children arrive happy and ready to begin their day at Benhall Preschool. They enjoy learning, settle quickly, and work together on games, with staff extending their understanding. Staff narrate play and repeat key vocabulary, helping children become confident in their speaking skills and learn to take turns. Staff model interactions and provide clear support, adapting activities so all children can take part and stay engaged. Strong safeguarding Supportive staff Outdoor learning emphasis Effective SEND provision Clear vision Prioritises well-being ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Food Healthy snacks provided (vegetables grown by children, local farm shop purchases, donations from community fridge/Tesco); nut-free setting with dietary requirement procedures Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 16:00 Session types Flexible sessional care, Full time day care, Holiday care, Breakfast club, After school club Age range From 2 years old Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Benhall Preschool Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10143472 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294770)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549543) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=benhall-preschool-ip17-1he-ey549543) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 2 to 6 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Benhall Preschool Last inspected 27 November 2025 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and ready to begin their day at Benhall Preschool. They enjoy learning, settle quickly, and work together on games, with staff extending their understanding. Staff narrate play and repeat key vocabulary, helping children become confident in their speaking skills and learn to take turns. Staff model interactions and provide clear support, adapting activities so all children can take part and stay engaged. Inspector highlights - Leaders consistently prioritise children's welfare and wellbeing. - Leaders have a clear vision for what they want children to learn and achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Professional development at the preschool has a clear impact. - Children make secure progress from their starting points. - Leaders set clear expectations for children's behaviour. - Staff support children's individual preferences and learning styles well. - Safeguarding standards are met. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should enhance how daily routines are used to support children’s learning and behaviour. Inspection #10143472 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294770) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This responsive approach ensures that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive tailored support effectively meeting their individual needs. Leaders have a clear vision for what they want children to learn and achieve, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well and make the necessary adaptations so they can attend and join in safely alongside their peers. The new sensory shed offers children a place to manage their emotions with growing independence. Targeted plans, parent partnerships, and links with other professionals help children to make secure progress. Outdoor space Staff plan effectively for children who prefer to learn outdoors. The outdoor area offers space for imaginative play, turn-taking and negotiating with others. Children build strength as they move crates and large items outdoors, and develop physical skills as they move with confidence, exploring their surroundings, running, and using large spaces to build their confidence. ## Frequently asked about Benhall Preschool ### Is Benhall Preschool a good nursery? ### What is Benhall Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Benhall Preschool cost? ### Does Benhall Preschool accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Benhall Preschool take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Benhall Preschool take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Benhall Preschool's opening hours? ### What age range does Benhall Preschool accept? ### Does Benhall Preschool have outdoor space? ### How does Benhall Preschool support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Benhall Preschool? ### How do I contact Benhall Preschool or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Saxmundham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Benhall Preschool. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.8 mi ### Meadow Brook Playcare Saxmundham · IP17 1DZ ](/nursery/meadow-brook-playcare-ip17-1dz-2768863) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.5 mi ### Spring Leiston Lieston · IP16 4HF ](/nursery/spring-leiston-ip16-4hf-2765714) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### Sibton Nursery School Saxmundham · IP17 2LU ](/nursery/sibton-nursery-school-ip17-2lu-ey403549) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 6.0 mi ### The Beacon Day Nursery and Preschool Woodbridge · IP12 2GA 4.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ip12-2ga-2634543) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.3 mi ### Little Leaders Childcare Framlingham Woodbridge · IP13 9EE ](/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-framlingham-ip13-9ee-2526796) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Easton Pre-School Group Woodbridge · IP13 0EQ ](/nursery/easton-pre-school-group-ip13-0eq-ey542173) [See all nurseries in Saxmundham →](/search?q=Saxmundham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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