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Thurton Nursery # Thurton Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Ashby Road, Thurton, Norwich, NR14 6AT · Norfolk Number of places 25 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 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 Thurton Nursery, a family-run establishment in Norwich, NR14 6AT, offers full-time, year-round care for children aged 0-5 years. They collaborate with Thurton Primary School to provide wraparound care for school-aged children. Inspired by the Forest School Approach and the Curiosity Approach, the nursery emphasises outdoor exploration, natural resources, and real-life objects to foster creativity. Their nurturing environment helps children develop into confident, resilient learners. The nursery provides flexible sessions from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with both full-day and half-day options for the Preschool Room, and full-day sessions only for the Baby Room. Meals and snacks are provided, with an additional cost potentially applying. They also offer sibling discounts. Thurton Nursery is committed to making high-quality early years education accessible, offering various funded childcare options. They also have a cosy Sensory Den and regular dancing sessions. The nursery prides itself on home-cooked, nutritious meals prepared on-site, accommodating dietary needs and promoting healthy eating habits. They emphasise learning beyond the classroom through a large garden for daily exploration and connection with nature. Our ethos At Thurton Nursery, we are passionate about delivering high-quality early years education and care. Inspired by the Forest School Approach and the Curiosity Approach, our days are filled with opportunities for children to explore the natural world, using real-life objects and natural resources to spark creativity. Our calm, nurturing environment encourages focus and wonder, helping children to grow into confident, happy, and resilient learners – ready for life’s next adventure. What it's like Upon arrival, children jump up and down with excitement when greeted by the friendly and caring staff, who know them extremely well. Babies hold out their arms to initiate hugs with their key person, showing they feel comfortable and build strong and trusting attachments. Children play, learn, and explore independently, selecting books and gathering new facts as staff help them make sense of the world. Family-run nursery Forest School Approach Curiosity Approach Home-cooked meals Flexible sessions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Thurton Nursery Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10416981 Lead inspector Louisa Taylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287145)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750707) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=thurton-nursery-nr14-6at-2750707) ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks provided (additional cost may apply) Opening hours 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full-day, Half-day Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Thurton Nursery Last inspected 19 August 2025 · Louisa Taylor 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 Upon arrival, children jump up and down with excitement when greeted by the friendly and caring staff, who know them extremely well. Babies hold out their arms to initiate hugs with their key person, showing they feel comfortable and build strong and trusting attachments. Children play, learn, and explore independently, selecting books and gathering new facts as staff help them make sense of the world. Inspector highlights - Children build strong and trusting attachments with staff. - Children make choices and independently select books. - Children benefit from awe-inspiring activities indoors and outdoors, such as "Woodland Wednesdays". - Staff recognise children's next steps in learning and plan activities accordingly. - Babies and children become increasingly skilled at managing self-care routines. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently implement effective teaching strategies to help all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, extend their speech and language development to an even higher level - 2 ensure staff consistently implement effective behaviour management strategies to ensure older children develop a strong understanding of appropriate behaviours and the impact their actions can have on others. Inspection #10416981 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287145) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They express how these provide them with more specific information about how their children develop. > Parents acknowledge how this means they can further support their child's learning and progress at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Regular and in-depth assessments of children's progress enable staff to promptly seek guidance and help for any emerging gaps in learning. The management team and staff work with various agencies to complete referrals and put support in place for children who need it, meaning all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children benefit from many awe-inspiring activities indoors and outdoors, such as "Woodland Wednesdays", where they have opportunities to explore and learn in the local community's parks and woodland area. Staff organise going out into the garden effectively to ensure that children's needs are consistently met. ## Parent Reviews of Thurton Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJmnXqgTnwScI0W4pVYx3C7D0m_lQSfvEiu7YqiWxao4ZwQPA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Marcus Fletcher 9 years ago Very professional and a delight to deal with. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRaFAzZEZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9fa57d5405a97:0x740a413ac96c614) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIcBndvBYqSYbhDQrQrNSEaW-VdYbL7PHIzml7CGnB9AOOZJA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elena Fagnoni 2 years ago Competence and professionalism in a family atmosphere [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkck1XMkhnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9fa57d5405a97:0x740a413ac96c614) Reviews from Google for Thurton Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=522597961181873684&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 August 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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