# Chestnut@William Bellamy

Chestnut@William Bellamy is a full-day nursery at Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7HX, in Becontree Heath, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 61 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-william-bellamy-ey436388  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7HX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 020 3051 9795
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/william-bellamy/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY436388

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436388

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY436388). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436388)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436388)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436388)

## 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
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.559064,0.154884

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

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

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/news/term-time-baby-unit-william-bellamy-2025)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/william-bellamy)

### Building and safety

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bellamy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Robert Clack School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Trinity School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eastbrook School | All-through | 4–19 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Oxlow Bridge School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Morningstar Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morningstar-nursery-school-ey563183) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kidzland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzland-nursery-ey477602) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Ark Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-care-nursery-ey450091) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Playful Pandas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playful-pandas-nursery-2822529) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Heritage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heritage-day-nursery-ey377560) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Chestnut@Halbutt Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-halbutt-street-ey491167) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Chestnut@William Bellamy's opening hours?

Chestnut@William Bellamy opens 08:00–18:00, Mon.

### Is Chestnut@William Bellamy open all year?

No. Chestnut@William Bellamy is open term time only.

### What is Chestnut@William Bellamy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut@William Bellamy Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut@William Bellamy take?

Chestnut@William Bellamy is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut@William Bellamy?

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

### Does Chestnut@William Bellamy have outdoor space?

Chestnut@William Bellamy lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut@William Bellamy?

Dagenham East is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chestnut@William Bellamy?

You can call 020 3051 9795 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436388)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnut-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/william-bellamy/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28William+Bellamy%29&query_place_id=ChIJAyl-sWyl2EcRS9OK-Zv_lDs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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