# Christ Church Pre School Nursery

Christ Church Pre School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church, London Road, Braintree, CM7 2LD, in Braintree, Essex. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 29 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-nursery-ey495320  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christ Church, London Road, Braintree, CM7 2LD
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01376 326628
- Website: http://christchurchbraintree.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY495320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 October 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/EY495320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY495320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495320)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495320)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1020299)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church, London Road, Braintree, CM7 2LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.876307,0.547776

- Station: Braintree, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hoppit Mead, 0.2 miles
- Park: John Ray Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Marshalls Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Weavers Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Riverside Play Area, 0.3 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Edith Borthwick School |  | 3–19 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yumbo Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yumbo-daycare-ey490814) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-braintree-2598104) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Me Preschool Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-2826505) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidorable Pre School And Childcare Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidorable-pre-school-and-childcare-services-ey439295) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Spring - Seesaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-seesaw-ey539461) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Spring - Carousel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Christ Church Pre School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Christ Church Pre School Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Christ Church Pre School Nursery take?

Christ Church Pre School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Christ Church Pre School Nursery?

Braintree is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Christ Church Pre School Nursery?

You can call 01376 326628 and visit christchurchbraintree.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495320)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Christ+Church+Braintree&query_place_id=ChIJc1Qz-Svw2EcR3tNag2WivNE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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