# Brimpton House Nursery

Brimpton House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Brimpton House, 59 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9AE, in Kelvedon, Essex. It is registered for 54 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimpton-house-nursery-ey310474  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brimpton House, 59 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9AE
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://familyfirstnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/brimpton-house-nursery
- Ofsted URN: EY310474

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310474

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY310474). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310474)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310474)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310474)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300273)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brimpton House, 59 High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.835286,0.698384

- Station: Kelvedon, 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Recreation Ground, under 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Feering Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Peeps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ey274002) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rivenstars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rivenstars-early-education-2542082) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Baynards Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baynards-playgroup-402220) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ltd-ey318856) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/absolute-angels-montessori-nursery-404692) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Milldene Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milldene-playgroup-ey224523) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brimpton House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Brimpton House Nursery was inspected on 23 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Brimpton House Nursery take?

Brimpton House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brimpton House Nursery?

Kelvedon is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brimpton House Nursery?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit familyfirstnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310474)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brimpton+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1eaMWznj2EcRBvyH-zH0qz4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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