# Chives Montessori School

Chives Montessori School is a full-day nursery at Akenham Studios, Akenham, Ipswich, IP6 0HL, in Claydon & Barham, Suffolk. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chives-montessori-school-ey290559  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Akenham Studios, Akenham, Ipswich, IP6 0HL
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01473 212448
- Website: http://www.chives-montessori-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY290559

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 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/EY290559

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY290559). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290559)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290559)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290559)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1587139)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Akenham Studios, Akenham, Ipswich, IP6 0HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.102173,1.150888

- Westerfield (rail): 1.6 miles

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Claydon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy |  | 3–16 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Henley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henley-pre-school-2780356) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Claydon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claydon-pre-school-ey419077) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wigwams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigwams-nursery-ey392538) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Acorn2Oak Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn2oak-preschool-ey420545) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Dilly's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dillys-daycare-ey558666) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-daycare-ey337155) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chives Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chives Montessori School Good at its inspection on 8 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chives Montessori School take?

Chives Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chives Montessori School?

Westerfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chives Montessori School?

You can call 01473 212448 and visit www.chives-montessori-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290559)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chives+Montessori+School&query_place_id=ChIJVXdP7wKi2UcR2AnBVSQNu6c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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