# Blossom Barn Nursery

Blossom Barn Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 1 Stansted Courtyard, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PU, in Takeley, Essex. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Blossom Barn Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-barn-nursery-2639902  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1 Stansted Courtyard, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PU
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01279 870077
- Website: https://blossombarnnursery.co.uk/great-chesterford/
- Run by: [Blossom Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/blossom-barn-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2639902

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639902

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2639902). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639902)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639902)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639902)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1396475)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1 Stansted Courtyard, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.876612,0.262146

- Station: Stansted Airport, 0.8 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Takeley Play Park, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacres Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Takeley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pixies Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixies-pre-school-ltd-2618078) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Sunnyfields Takeley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-sunnyfields-takeley-2884744) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [High House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-house-nursery-ltd-ey269706) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clever Cloggs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-cloggs-day-nursery-2678022) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Saplings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-nursery-2563298) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Countryside Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/countryside-pre-school-nursery-ey299391) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blossom Barn Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blossom Barn Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 30 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blossom Barn Nursery take?

Blossom Barn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Blossom Barn Nursery?

Blossom Barn Nursery is run by Blossom Barn Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Blossom Barn Nursery?

Stansted Airport is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blossom Barn Nursery?

You can call 01279 870077 and visit blossombarnnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639902)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blossom+Barn+Nursery+-+Takeley&query_place_id=ChIJx1q2PRaP2EcR8Tx4xtLIr_E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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