# Chestnut@Sue Bramley

Chestnut@Sue Bramley is a full-day nursery at Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG, in Creekmouth, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 76 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-sue-bramley-ey429067  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 020 3411 4855
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/sue-bramley/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY429067

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023, 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/EY429067

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY429067). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429067)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429067)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429067)

## 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 to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.528039,0.105433

- Station: Upney, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Barking Riverside, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Patrick Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Chilworth Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bastable Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/sue-bramley)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/sue-bramley)

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/sue-bramley)

### SEND and inclusion

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

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/sue-bramley)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View Infants | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Thames View Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| George Carey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eastbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Monteagle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Bridge School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ripple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [SpectacularKidz Preschool Nursery @ Kidznest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spectacularkidz-preschool-nursery-kidznest-2861861) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Childville Pre School @ Thamesview Community Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-pre-school-thamesview-community-hall-2654598) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spectacularkidz-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey408851) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Kiddies Lounge Pre School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-lounge-pre-school-day-nursery-ey457989) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Eastbury Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastbury-childrens-centre-nursery-ey379060) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Barking Riverside Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barking-riverside-nursery-school-2711659) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Chestnut@Sue Bramley's opening hours?

Chestnut@Sue Bramley opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Chestnut@Sue Bramley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut@Sue Bramley Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut@Sue Bramley take?

Chestnut@Sue Bramley is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut@Sue Bramley?

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

### What approach does Chestnut@Sue Bramley follow?

Chestnut@Sue Bramley's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.

### Does Chestnut@Sue Bramley have outdoor space?

Chestnut@Sue Bramley lists: Own garden.

### Does Chestnut@Sue Bramley support children with SEND?

Chestnut@Sue Bramley lists: SENCo.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut@Sue Bramley?

Upney is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chestnut@Sue Bramley?

You can call 020 3411 4855 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY429067)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnut-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/sue-bramley/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28Sue+Bramley%29&query_place_id=ChIJzd2ugeWl2EcRVu5hx-ApxxE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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