# Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow

Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow is a full-day nursery at Church Road, Barrow, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 5AU, in Barrow, Suffolk. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Colourbox Montessori School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-barrow-2611543  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Road, Barrow, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 5AU
- Phone: 01284 834812
- Website: http://colourboxmontessori.co.uk/barrow
- Run by: [Colourbox Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/colourbox-montessori-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2611543

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 2022, 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/16/2611543

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2611543). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611543)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611543)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1674111)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Road, Barrow, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP29 5AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.245676,0.577722

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## 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 18 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Colourbox Nest Barrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-nest-barrow-2636542) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Risby Preschool and Childcare Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/risby-preschool-and-childcare-services-251614) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Colourbox@Cherry Trees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-cherry-trees-2823360) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Moulton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moulton-pre-school-251574) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Little Teapots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teapots-pre-school-251562) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Horringer Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horringer-pre-school-ey537100) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### Who runs Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow?

Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow is run by Colourbox Montessori School Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### How do I contact Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow?

You can call 01284 834812 and visit colourboxmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611543)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Colourbox+Montessori+Nursery+Barrow&query_place_id=ChIJraAi3exF2EcRPTVQRFRzLIw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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