# Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school

Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Goldingham Community Hall, Park Drive, BRAINTREE, CM7 1AW, in Braintree, Essex. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldingham-drive-community-pre-school-ey408780  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Goldingham Community Hall, Park Drive, BRAINTREE, CM7 1AW
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01376 323305
- Ofsted URN: EY408780

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 2022, 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/EY408780

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2010 (Reference EY408780). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408780)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408780)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408780)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Goldingham Community Hall, Park Drive, BRAINTREE, CM7 1AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.865254,0.560398

- Station: Braintree Freeport, 0.4 miles
- Station: Braintree, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brain Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Black Notley Playing Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: MIlton Avenue Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Brain Valley Park play area, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Notley Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Cressing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| White Court School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alec Hunter Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alec-hunter-pre-school-ey425074) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-405269) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Spring - Carousel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-care-nursery-2695271) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Me Preschool Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-preschool-braintree-2826505) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-nursery-ey495320) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school Good at its inspection on 9 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school take?

Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school?

Braintree Freeport is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school?

You can call 01376 323305.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408780)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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