# Bluebell Forest School

Bluebell Forest School is a sessional pre-school at Matching Village Hall, The Green, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QS, in Matching Tye, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-forest-school-ey545422  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Matching Village Hall, The Green, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07878 555294
- Website: http://www.bluebellforestschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY545422

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 April 2024, 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/EY545422

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY545422). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545422)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545422)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545422)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Matching Village Hall, The Green, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.778848,0.195919

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parkside, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fidgety Feet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fidgety-feet-2501588) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-2714760) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sheering Village Preschool CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheering-village-preschool-cic-ey423302) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-402043) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Blossoms Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-community-pre-school-2881981) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Smiles Montessori Newhall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-montessori-newhall-ey555706) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bluebell Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bluebell Forest School Outstanding at its inspection on 26 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bluebell Forest School take?

Bluebell Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bluebell Forest School?

You can call 07878 555294 and visit www.bluebellforestschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545422)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bluebell+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJr32eDaaQ2EcRFQPiUHzmKes)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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