# Cold Norton Pre-school

Cold Norton Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Cherry Blossom Lane, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JQ, in Cold Norton, Essex. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cold-norton-pre-school-2647175  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Cherry Blossom Lane, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JQ
- Ofsted URN: 2647175

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 November 2024, 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/16/2647175

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2647175). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647175)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647175)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Cherry Blossom Lane, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.672963,0.668532

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Norton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Purleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Deerlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deerlands-day-nursery-ey103599) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Latchingdon Sessional Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/latchingdon-sessional-pre-school-ltd-ey470664) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingwood-under-fives-pre-school-508760) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [South Woodham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-woodham-pre-school-ey337755) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Woodham Mortimer Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodham-mortimer-preschool-2819430) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Limebrook Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/limebrook-nursery-2809503) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cold Norton Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cold Norton Pre-school Good at its inspection on 6 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What is the nearest station to Cold Norton Pre-school?

North Fambridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647175)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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