# Danbury Pre-School at St John's

Danbury Pre-School at St John's is a full-day nursery at St. Johns C of E Primary School, Little Baddow Road, Danbury, CHELMSFORD, CM3 4NS, in Danbury, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danbury-pre-school-at-st-johns-ey418953  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Johns C of E Primary School, Little Baddow Road, Danbury, CHELMSFORD, CM3 4NS
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY418953

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418953

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY418953). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418953)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418953)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418953)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/46234)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns C of E Primary School, Little Baddow Road, Danbury, CHELMSFORD, CM3 4NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.719958,0.580627

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eves Corner Village Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eves Corner Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Village Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Essex there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Heathcote School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Danbury Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Elm Green Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jesters Nursery School Danbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-school-danbury-ey551394) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bicknacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Woodham Walter Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodham-walter-community-nursery-2863616) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Danbury Pre-School at St John's's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Danbury Pre-School at St John's Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Danbury Pre-School at St John's take?

Danbury Pre-School at St John's is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418953)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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