# Elmstead Nursery Ltd

Elmstead Nursery Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, COLCHESTER, CO7 7YQ, in Elmstead Market, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmstead-nursery-ltd-650062  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, COLCHESTER, CO7 7YQ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01206 827583
- Website: http://www.elmsteadnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 650062

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 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/16/650062

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 650062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650062)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650062)
- 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/16/650062)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, COLCHESTER, CO7 7YQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.885222,0.991560

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Market Field School and College |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wivenhoe Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wivenhoe-preschool-2857868) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wivenhoe-park-day-nursery-ey414291) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-neighbourhood-nursery-ey288950) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-colchester-academy-ltd-2605425) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ey222657) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pre-school-ey438275) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elmstead Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elmstead Nursery Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elmstead Nursery Ltd take?

Elmstead Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Elmstead Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01206 827583 and visit www.elmsteadnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650062)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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