# Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill

Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill is a full-day nursery at Haverhill Research Park, Three Counties Way, HAVERHILL, CB9 7SW, in Hanchett End, Suffolk. It is registered for 77 children. 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 4.7 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Colourbox Montessori School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-haverhill-ey490366  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Haverhill Research Park, Three Counties Way, HAVERHILL, CB9 7SW
- Registered places: 77
- Phone: 01440 704114
- Website: https://colourboxmontessori.co.uk/nursery-country-club-haverhill/
- Run by: [Colourbox Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/colourbox-montessori-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY490366

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 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/EY490366

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY490366). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490366)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490366)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490366)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Haverhill Research Park, Three Counties Way, HAVERHILL, CB9 7SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.092797,0.403688

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Burton End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Clements Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Castle Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Castle Fields Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-fields-pre-school-ey549014) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sandcastle Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastle-playgroup-limited-ey371488) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypads-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey448938) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Raindrops](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raindrops-ey426802) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Unity Stars Norton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-stars-norton-road-2851823) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-lamph-251506) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill Outstanding at its inspection on 15 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill take?

Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### Who runs Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill?

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

### How do I contact Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill?

You can call 01440 704114 and visit colourboxmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490366)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Colourbox+Montessori+School&query_place_id=ChIJoZUuMhJe2EcRp10Mj309skg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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