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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School # Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Oak Wood Nursery, 251 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RH · Suffolk Number of places 49 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Suffolk 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 Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School, situated in Ipswich, provides high-quality early years education for children aged 3 months to 4 years. The nursery embraces a strong outdoor learning philosophy, offering extensive outdoor spaces for exploration and discovery. Its Forest School, located in the woodland at the back of the nursery, allows children to engage with nature, develop resilience, independence, teamwork, and practical skills like growing food and using tools. The nursery prioritises strong relationships with families, aiming to foster confident and independent individuals. The dedicated team includes educators with SENDCo qualifications and multiple qualified Forest School Leaders, all passionate about enhancing children's understanding of the natural world. Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School is committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where nature is central to the learning experience. Our ethos Our approach is rooted in a deep passion for outdoor learning, with extensive outdoor spaces designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love for nature. At our Forest School, children have the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature developing resilience, independence, and teamwork. We work closely with parents and carers to ensure each child thrives, helping children become strong, confident, and independent individuals ready for their next steps. What it's like Children at Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School develop strong friendships with peers and staff, benefiting from a calm and nurturing environment where they are eager to learn and explore. The indoor and outdoor spaces are well-organised for self-selection, and children, including babies with their own outdoor area, behave well due to high staff expectations. Forest School Outdoor Learning Charity-run ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a simple hourly rate across all age groups and sessions, with extra hours outside of funding invoiced accordingly. An additional provisions fee is charged per hour to cover consumables and snacks. A deposit is required for children under two. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A deposit is required for children registered under the age of two. - Hours not covered by funding are invoiced at the standard hourly rate. - An additional provisions fee is charged to cover snacks, consumables, and extra services. - An admin fee is charged for making permanent changes to bookings. - Late collection fees are charged per instance plus the relevant hourly rate in 30-minute blocks. ## Key facts Session types Early (1 hour), Morning (4 hours), Afternoon (4 hours), Late (1 hour) Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2025 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10412337 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286238)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844144) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk/nurseries/oakwood-nursery/) Oak Wood Nursery, 251 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RH Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.18192/52.03469/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ipswich - [Day nurseries in Ipswich](/search?q=Ipswich) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=oak-wood-nursery-and-forest-school-ip3-0rh-2844144) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School Last inspected 4 August 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children at Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School develop strong friendships with peers and staff, benefiting from a calm and nurturing environment where they are eager to learn and explore. The indoor and outdoor spaces are well-organised for self-selection, and children, including babies with their own outdoor area, behave well due to high staff expectations. Inspector highlights - Children develop lovely friendships with each other and staff. - The outdoor area is a significant strength. - Staff place great importance on listening to children, giving them all a voice. - Staff plan an exciting curriculum with a focus on promoting independence, building resilience and developing language and communication. - Leaders implement rigorous systems to monitor and support staff's ongoing professional development. Areas to develop - 1 minimise noise levels when interacting with children so they can fully focus on their learning - 2 support staff to consistently make the most of every opportunity to extend children's language. Inspection #10412337 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286238) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Outdoor space The outdoor area is a significant strength. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning, eager to explore the natural environment. The outdoor areas are set up to offer children a huge array of learning and play opportunities, which enable children to develop a good range of physical skills and be active. ## Parent Reviews of Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUFu4YGZ8cA8sf8lUuydquNeczOnAM-QLiciC_fN3KRBfZnQPM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amy 2 months ago This is a gem of a nursery / forest school depending on the age of your child. The staff are all so caring, kind & supportive. There is a lovely atmosphere every time you walk into the nursery. Would highly recommend this setting for your little one. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WcVVVd3hOblUxWkMxclgweFplRzVaVTJscWNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99f96421b449d:0x5193f56ae52a58c5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX0HP0ffPSi9qZM4AeKc3udK3QwpXz-ymcwa2jgsnmJgitem7gg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Klaudia Bana 4 weeks ago A lovely nursery/forest school. Amazing spaces indoors and out to explore. Lots of lovely activities for the children and real life skills learned throughout play. The staff is always happy to see us and make sure to check how my little one is doing each morning we arrive. They are tentative, upbeat and welcoming. My little one’s interest in outdoors and learning about nature around her has soared. She can now identify plants, flowers, all her fruits and veggies and knows all the stages of plant life and so much more. Very happy with her development in the setting and sad to know she’ll be leaving soon for School. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210cFZEYzBjRk5TVW5SRU0wd3hZbEZRT0dNM2QwRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99f96421b449d:0x5193f56ae52a58c5) Reviews from Google for Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5878311778108725445&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 4 August 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286238) ## Frequently asked about Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School ### What is the capacity at Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School? ### What stands out about Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School? ## About the setting Oak Wood Nursery registered in 2025 and operates from a purpose-built building in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is one of seven nurseries managed by Bows and Arrows, a charitable, not-for-profit limited company. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, with varying qualifications. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays, a week in July, a week at Christmas and three professional development days. The nursery provides funded education for all eligible children. 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