# Birchanger Butterflies Preschool

Birchanger Butterflies Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Birchanger Primary School, Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5QL, in Birchanger, Essex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchanger-butterflies-preschool-ey553900  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Birchanger Primary School, Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5QL
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01279 810800
- Website: http://www.birchangerbutterflies.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY553900

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 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/EY553900

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY553900). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553900)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553900)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553900)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Birchanger Primary School, Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.885074,0.191078

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Birchanger Play Park, 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

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Summercroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Barn Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-barn-pre-school-2692415) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Ladybirds & Night Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-and-night-owls-2710030) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bishops-stortford-2747806) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-stansted-ey427469) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-stansted-mountfitchet-2876147) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Apple Barn Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-barn-pre-school-ey548191) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Birchanger Butterflies Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Birchanger Butterflies Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Birchanger Butterflies Preschool take?

Birchanger Butterflies Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Birchanger Butterflies Preschool?

Stansted Mountfitchet is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Birchanger Butterflies Preschool?

You can call 01279 810800 and visit www.birchangerbutterflies.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553900)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Birchanger+Butterflies+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJRRts0IeP2EcR8rI7ObqSvlA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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