# Chesterwell Day Nursery

Chesterwell Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Chesterwell Day Nursery, Unit 9, Chesterwell Plaza, Cordelia Drive, Colchester, CO4 6AZ, in Mile End, Essex. It is registered for 84 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Seymour House Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chesterwell-day-nursery-2750504  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chesterwell Day Nursery, Unit 9, Chesterwell Plaza, Cordelia Drive, Colchester, CO4 6AZ
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01206 414243
- Website: https://seymourhouse.co.uk/chesterwell-nursery-colchester
- Run by: [Seymour House Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seymour-house-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2750504

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750504

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2750504). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750504)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750504)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750504)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1638925)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chesterwell Day Nursery, Unit 9, Chesterwell Plaza, Cordelia Drive, Colchester, CO4 6AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.917937,0.886561

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mile End Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myland Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Camulos Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Braiswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-playgroup-203441) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-colchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788198) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chestnut House Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-house-kindergarten-ey301874) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Myland Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/myland-pre-school-cic-ey462427) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-preschool-ey424384) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey562114) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chesterwell Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Chesterwell Day Nursery was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Chesterwell Day Nursery take?

Chesterwell Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chesterwell Day Nursery?

Chesterwell Day Nursery is run by Seymour House Ltd., which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chesterwell Day Nursery?

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chesterwell Day Nursery?

You can call 01206 414243 and visit seymourhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750504)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chesterwell+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJX20FKS0F2UcRdvKYauib8a4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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