# Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey

Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews C Of E Primary Academy, Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1HL, in Marks Tey, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Caterpillars Pre-School.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-marks-tey-2805792  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews C Of E Primary Academy, Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1HL
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07981 169883
- Website: https://www.caterpillarspreschool.org/
- Run by: [Caterpillars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/caterpillars-pre-school)
- Ofsted URN: 2805792

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2805792). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805792)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805792)
- 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/16/2805792)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews C Of E Primary Academy, Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.875767,0.761094

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tadpoles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-pre-school-402107) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Great Tey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tey-pre-school-402130) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-stanway-ey308705) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-schoolhouse-kindergarten-402180) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ey274002) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-2660282) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey take?

Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey?

Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey is run by Caterpillars Pre-School, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey?

Marks Tey is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey?

You can call 07981 169883 and visit www.caterpillarspreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805792)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caterpillars+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJRz4vO5sC2UcRNO5_3iXRpsE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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