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Hall Farm Nursery School # Hall Farm Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Hall Farm Nursery School, Hargham, NORWICH, NR16 2JW · Norfolk Number of places 98 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Hall Farm Nursery School, situated in a picturesque rural setting in Hargham, Norfolk, extends a warm welcome to children from 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery, housed in converted farm buildings and a cosy cabin, features six distinct classes designed to offer a secure and nurturing environment for play and learning. Complementing the indoor spaces are six outdoor play areas, including a sizable garden, a paved playground, and a woodland walk trail, ensuring ample opportunities for fresh air and outdoor activities throughout the year. The school emphasises a balanced approach to early childhood education, integrating creative, imaginative, and physical play with foundational skills necessary for school readiness. A dedicated team of experienced and qualified staff, primarily first-aid trained, focuses on fostering a fun, social, and stimulating atmosphere. The nursery also prioritises healthy eating with meals prepared on-site from locally sourced, fresh ingredients, accommodating various dietary needs. They also maintain a strong parent-nursery partnership through the Famly online educational system, providing regular updates on each child's progress and experiences. What it's like Children arrive with enthusiasm and settle swiftly due to an effective key-person system and staff being good role models. They demonstrate high levels of engagement across a wide range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, developing independence and preparing them for their next stage in education. Rural setting with extensive outdoor areas Focus on play-based learning and school readiness On-site cooked meals with local ingredients Strong parent partnership through Famly app Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated using a flat hourly rate, with meals charged as additional daily extras. Parents can choose to provide a packed lunch or purchase cooked meals and afternoon tea. Government-funded hours are subject to an optional hourly consumables charge. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Fees are reviewed annually each April. - Parents may choose between providing a packed lunch or purchasing a cooked lunch. - An optional light tea is available daily at 16:00. - An optional Additional Services and Consumables charge applies per government-funded hour. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm. Closed for about one week around Christmas and New Year, and on all Bank Holidays. Occasional closures for staff training days. Session types 8:00am start, 9:00am start, Finish at 3:00pm, Finish at 5:30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 1993 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hall Farm Nursery School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10358785 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290186)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399787) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hall-farm-nursery-school-nr16-2jw-ey399787) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hall Farm Nursery School Last inspected 25 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Actions the provider must take - review the arrangements for supervision meetings to help all staff to receive focused and effective professional development to further strengthen their knowledge of teaching and the curriculum. What it's like to attend Children arrive with enthusiasm and settle swiftly due to an effective key-person system and staff being good role models. They demonstrate high levels of engagement across a wide range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, developing independence and preparing them for their next stage in education. Inspector highlights - Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that is supported by the nursery's ethos and vision. - Staff thoughtfully embed mathematical learning throughout daily activities, supporting early counting skills. - Children benefit from daily access to a variety of outdoor spaces and nutritious snacks, promoting a healthy lifestyle. - The programme for monitoring children's speech and language development is implemented well to provide targeted support. - Children develop a love of books from an early age, and parents are actively involved through initiatives like parent cafes. Areas to develop - 1 review the arrangements for supervision meetings to help all staff to receive focused and effective professional development to further strengthen their knowledge of teaching and the curriculum. Inspection #10358785 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290186) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the nursery and the care their children receive. > They feel well informed about their children's learning and development. > Parents value the effective communication provided through verbal feedback and on an online app. > They appreciate the regular opportunities to be involved in events and social occasions within the nursery. > Parents comment positively on the engaging and enjoyable activities. > They note how eager their children are to attend the nursery each day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The programme for monitoring children's speech and language development is implemented well to provide targeted support for children. This enables staff to quickly identify and address any emerging needs. Outdoor space Staff nurture children's confidence and independence effectively through regular access to outdoor learning. Outdoors, staff are attentive and support children to take appropriate risks, develop physical skills and explore the world around them. Children benefit from daily access to a variety of outdoor spaces, including large play areas and woodland walks, where they can observe sheep and tractors. ## Parent Reviews of Hall Farm Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI4jBPLmMaePApBYnW4JbC38aicpNGongMrx2Ejb-DRpNrPbw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) charlie friend 2 years ago My child loved it he thinks it's fabulous it was his favourite place ever!! lots of fun!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkak1QNUVBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9cf821fdce009:0x92e869062085f470) Reviews from Google for Hall Farm Nursery School. 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