# Apple Barn Pre School

Apple Barn Pre School is a full-day nursery at 53 Bentfield Causeway, Stansted, CM24 8HU, in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-barn-pre-school-ey548191  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 53 Bentfield Causeway, Stansted, CM24 8HU
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: EY548191

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, 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/EY548191

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY548191). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548191)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548191)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548191)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 53 Bentfield Causeway, Stansted, CM24 8HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.906694,0.187178

- Station: Stansted Mountfitchet, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stansted Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Manuden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Farnham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Forest Hall School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-stansted-ey427469) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-stansted-mountfitchet-2876147) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ugley Duckling Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ugley-duckling-preschool-2836886) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Blossom Barn Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-barn-pre-school-2692415) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Birchanger Butterflies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchanger-butterflies-preschool-ey553900) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bishops-stortford-2747806) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Barn Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Barn Pre School Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Barn Pre School take?

Apple Barn Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Barn Pre School?

Stansted Mountfitchet is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548191)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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