# Colourbox Red Lodge

Colourbox Red Lodge is a full-day nursery at 1 Lavender Close, Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8TT, in Red Lodge, Suffolk. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Colourbox Montessori School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-red-lodge-ey559107  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Lavender Close, Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8TT
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01638 551518
- Website: https://colourboxmontessori.co.uk/nursery-red-lodge/
- Run by: [Colourbox Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/colourbox-montessori-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY559107

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 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/EY559107

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY559107). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559107)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559107)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559107)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1673870)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Lavender Close, Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8TT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.305418,0.490428

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's CEVCP School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Pines Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kennett Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Parrotts ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-parrotts-ltd-2725176) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Greenhays Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenhays-nursery-school-ltd-251498) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Treasures Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-pre-school-2610177) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [New Horizons Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-horizons-day-care-2615938) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [New Horizons Day Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-horizons-day-care-ltd-ey472340) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Moulton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moulton-pre-school-251574) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colourbox Red Lodge's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colourbox Red Lodge Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colourbox Red Lodge take?

Colourbox Red Lodge is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Who runs Colourbox Red Lodge?

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

### How do I contact Colourbox Red Lodge?

You can call 01638 551518 and visit colourboxmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559107)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Colourbox+Montessori+Nursery+Red+Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJrdZt5ONH2EcR7AyogJaFu4U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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