# Castle Nursery

Castle Nursery is a sessional pre-school at De Vere Primary School, Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, CO9 3EA, in Castle Hedingham, Essex. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Castle Hedingham Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-ey451282  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: De Vere Primary School, Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, CO9 3EA
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01787 463450
- Run by: [Castle Hedingham Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-hedingham-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY451282

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 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/EY451282

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY451282). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451282)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451282)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451282)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/895087)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: De Vere Primary School, Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, CO9 3EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.992886,0.592411

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Deer Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Castle Hedingham Village Park, 0.3 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: 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| de Vere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Giles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Hedingham School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Peter's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-nursery-ey493461) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Acorns Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-pre-school-limited-508710) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chestnuts-pre-school-2685225) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Pickles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pickles-nursery-ey491686) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [The Park preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-preschool-ey446086) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2772586) |  |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Nursery take?

Castle Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle Nursery?

Castle Nursery is run by Castle Hedingham Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Castle Nursery?

You can call 01787 463450.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451282)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castle+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJXwQQQhf42EcR4PPtjYk5pVo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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