# Alresford Pre-School

Alresford Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane, Alresford, COLCHESTER, CO7 8AU, in Alresford, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alresford-pre-school-ey480293  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane, Alresford, COLCHESTER, CO7 8AU
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY480293

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480293

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY480293). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480293)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480293)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480293)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/612032)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alresford Primary School, Ford Lane, Alresford, COLCHESTER, CO7 8AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.851200,0.999719

- Station: Alresford (Essex), 0.2 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Millfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Munchkins Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ey222657) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-ey436427) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Wivenhoe Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wivenhoe-preschool-2857868) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Elmstead Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmstead-nursery-ltd-650062) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Roman River Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roman-river-pre-school-2741504) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Rowhedge Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowhedge-under-5s-ey489490) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Alresford Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alresford Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alresford Pre-School take?

Alresford Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Alresford Pre-School?

Alresford (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480293)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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