# Bishop's Forest Pre School

Bishop's Forest Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Bishops Wood, South Hanningfield Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8HE, in Coalhill, Essex. It is registered for 16 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-forest-pre-school-2855158  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bishops Wood, South Hanningfield Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8HE
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 2855158

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2855158). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855158)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855158)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855158)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1830582)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bishops Wood, South Hanningfield Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.652306,0.536198

- 2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Rettendon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-hanningfield-ltd-2753514) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Canopy St Luke's Chapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-st-lukes-chapel-2856321) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Safari Childcare Runwell Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-childcare-runwell-limited-2712365) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Darwins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-darwins-nursery-ey416623) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Runwell Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runwell-village-preschool-ey445639) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Bishop's Forest Pre School take?

Bishop's Forest Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855158)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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