# Abacus Kindergarten

Abacus Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at Friars Grove Primary School, Upland Drive, Colchester, CO4 0PZ, in Parson's Heath, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-kindergarten-ey479966  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Friars Grove Primary School, Upland Drive, Colchester, CO4 0PZ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01206 851864
- Website: http://www.abacusearlylearning.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY479966

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479966

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY479966). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479966)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479966)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479966)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Friars Grove Primary School, Upland Drive, Colchester, CO4 0PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.903005,0.926507

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High Woods Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: St Bride's Close, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Roach Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hazelmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abacus Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-little-learners-2764842) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oaklea Montessori St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklea-montessori-st-johns-ey550414) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-ltd-ey359225) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Squirrels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-203962) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-neighbourhood-nursery-ey288950) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-colchester-academy-ltd-2605425) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abacus Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Kindergarten take?

Abacus Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Kindergarten?

Hythe (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Kindergarten?

You can call 01206 851864 and visit www.abacusearlylearning.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479966)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Kindergarten%2C+Friars+Grove&query_place_id=ChIJp09PzmkF2UcRyhVomr2fN6c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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