# Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School

Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Broomfield Hospital Grounds, Puddings Wood Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7SS, in Blasford Hill, Essex. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Seymour House Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomfield-hospital-day-nursery-school-ey472651  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Broomfield Hospital Grounds, Puddings Wood Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7SS
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01245 373736
- Website: https://www.seymourhouse.co.uk/broomfield-hospital-nursery-chelmsford
- Run by: [Seymour House Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seymour-house-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY472651

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 April 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/EY472651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY472651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472651)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broomfield Hospital Grounds, Puddings Wood Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.776138,0.461888

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Bridge Columbus |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (May 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Tanglewood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Chelmer Valley High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunrise Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-nursery-ey501508) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hillside Playcare, Little Waltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-playcare-little-waltham-2880941) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Waltham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waltham-preschool-ey544398) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Hillside Barn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hillside-barn-2880938) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Up, Up and Away Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/up-up-and-away-pre-school-ey433248) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jayne's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jaynes-nursery-ltd-2519378) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 22 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School take?

Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School?

Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School is run by Seymour House Ltd., which runs 12 nurseries.

### How do I contact Broomfield Hospital Day Nursery School?

You can call 01245 373736 and visit www.seymourhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472651)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Broomfield+Hospital+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJBciHxw_s2EcRJ6aj2-BiOHE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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