# Bicknacre Preschool

Bicknacre Preschool is a sessional pre-school at c/o Priory School, Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4ES, in Bicknacre, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o Priory School, Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4ES
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07887 920334
- Website: https://www.bicknacrepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 402122

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, 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/16/402122

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1999 (Reference 402122). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402122)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402122)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402122)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/396908)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Priory School, Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.696924,0.584078

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Heathcote School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Danbury Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery School Danbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-school-danbury-ey551394) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Danbury Pre-School at St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danbury-pre-school-at-st-johns-ey418953) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-hanningfield-ltd-2753514) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bicknacre Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bicknacre Preschool Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bicknacre Preschool take?

Bicknacre Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bicknacre Preschool?

You can call 07887 920334 and visit www.bicknacrepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402122)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bicknacre+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJd61ZOe_n2EcRmeGKyQ6mb2Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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