# Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in CO9 (Halstead, Castle Hedingham)

We list 3 nurseries in CO9 postcode district that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 9 nurseries in the area. Across all 9 nurseries in CO9 postcode district (4 full-day, 5 sessional) there are 331 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co9/outstanding  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 9 (4 full-day · 5 sessional)
- Registered places: 331 (about 36 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-ey490758) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [The Park preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-preschool-ey446086) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-ey451282) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co9/sessional.md) (5)
- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co9/full-day.md) (4)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co9/outstanding.md) (3)

## Neighbouring areas

- [CM7](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm7.md) (16)
- [CO10](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co10.md) (19)
- [CO8](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co8.md) (1)
- [CM77](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cm77.md) (6)
- [CO6](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/co6.md) (12)
- [CB9](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cb9.md) (14)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in CO9?

We list 3 nurseries in CO9 that match: rated outstanding.

### How many nurseries are there in CO9?

We list 9 nurseries in CO9: 4 full-day and 5 sessional, with 331 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near CO9?

Neighbouring areas include CM7, CO10, CO8 and CM77.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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