# Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3JH, in Great Clacton, Essex. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-ey408264  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3JH
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01255 429029
- Website: https://www.nurseryclacton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY408264

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408264

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2010 (Reference EY408264). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408264)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408264)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408264)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/611594)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.798696,1.142264

- Station: Clacton-on-Sea, 0.6 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cann Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alton Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ravens Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Burrsville Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Chase Clacton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-clacton-ey492976) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Jimmy's Pre-School - Cann Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jimmys-pre-school-cann-hall-2710186) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Pals Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pals-forest-nursery-2736119) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nanny Jenny's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jennys-preschool-ey399413) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clacton-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey461712) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Jimmy's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jimmys-pre-school-ey415398) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chestnut Grove Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut Grove Kindergarten take?

Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut Grove Kindergarten?

Clacton-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chestnut Grove Kindergarten?

You can call 01255 429029 and visit www.nurseryclacton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408264)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Grove+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJDXXvzy4T2UcRBCrW0bDwzj0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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