# Colourbox@Redwoods

Colourbox@Redwoods is a full-day nursery at Nowton Park Centre, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5BD, in Horringer, Suffolk. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Colourbox Montessori School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-redwoods-2695407  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nowton Park Centre, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5BD
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07565 359139
- Website: https://colourboxmontessori.co.uk/nursery-bury-st-edmunds-redwood/
- Run by: [Colourbox Montessori School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/colourbox-montessori-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2695407

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 December 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/16/2695407

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2695407). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695407)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695407)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695407)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nowton Park Centre, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.225936,0.729327

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nowton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lee School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Riverwalk School |  | 3–19 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Priory School |  | 5–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [South Lee Day Nursery Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-lee-day-nursery-baby-room-2623216) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Southgate pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southgate-pre-school-2713903) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Larks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-larks-day-nursery-ey545741) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bury-st-edmunds-ey407654) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Guildhall Feoffment Preschool And Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildhall-feoffment-preschool-and-nursery-ey546273) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Moreton Hall Prepcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreton-hall-prepcare-nursery-ey539554) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colourbox@Redwoods's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colourbox@Redwoods Outstanding at its inspection on 4 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colourbox@Redwoods take?

Colourbox@Redwoods is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Colourbox@Redwoods?

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

### How do I contact Colourbox@Redwoods?

You can call 07565 359139 and visit colourboxmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695407)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Colourbox+Montessori%40Redwoods+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJLzaHSDNN2EcRx1OHS62Z3fY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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