# Chestnut @Greatfields

Chestnut @Greatfields is a full-day nursery at Greatfields Primary School, St. Marys, Barking, IG11 7BL, in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-greatfields-2826302  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greatfields Primary School, St. Marys, Barking, IG11 7BL
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 3053 3740
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/greatfields
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2826302

## 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 January 2025 (Reference 2826302). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826302)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826302)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826302)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1806364)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Greatfields Primary School, St. Marys, Barking, IG11 7BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.532677,0.084869

- Station: Barking, 0.5 miles
- Station: Upney, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gascoigne Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Greatfields Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Essex Road Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Central Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/news/greatfields-gardening-2026)

### SEND and inclusion

- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/greatfields)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/news/greatfields-gardening-2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gascoigne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ripple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Langdon Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eastbury Community School | All-through | 3–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Northbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childville Pre School Gascoigne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-pre-school-gascoigne-2612941) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Calvary Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calvary-day-nursery-ey539056) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chestnut@Gascoigne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-gascoigne-ey436365) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Childville@Barking Adult College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-barking-adult-college-2830905) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Maples](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maples-ey542305) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-blc-limited-ey538218) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Chestnut @Greatfields's opening hours?

Chestnut @Greatfields opens 08:00–18:00, Mon.

### How many children can Chestnut @Greatfields take?

Chestnut @Greatfields is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut @Greatfields?

Chestnut @Greatfields is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### Does Chestnut @Greatfields have outdoor space?

Chestnut @Greatfields lists: Growing / allotment area.

### Does Chestnut @Greatfields support children with SEND?

Chestnut @Greatfields lists: SENCo.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut @Greatfields?

Barking is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chestnut @Greatfields?

You can call 020 3053 3740 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826302)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnut-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/greatfields)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28Greatfields%29&query_place_id=ChIJK0zIX2Wn2EcRKY0I4rf5lxg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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