# Colourbox Nest Barrow

Colourbox Nest Barrow is a full-day nursery at Town Estate Room, The Street, Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5AN, in Barrow, Suffolk. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Colourbox Montessori School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-nest-barrow-2636542  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Town Estate Room, The Street, Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5AN
- Registered places: 12
- Run by: [Colourbox Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/colourbox-montessori-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2636542

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 May 2023, 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/16/2636542

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2636542). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636542)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636542)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636542)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Town Estate Room, The Street, Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.242680,0.581928

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## 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) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-barrow-2611543) | 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 |
| [Little Teapots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teapots-pre-school-251562) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Horringer Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horringer-pre-school-ey537100) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Moulton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moulton-pre-school-251574) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colourbox Nest Barrow's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colourbox Nest Barrow Outstanding at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colourbox Nest Barrow take?

Colourbox Nest Barrow is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Who runs Colourbox Nest Barrow?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636542)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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