# Great Bentley Pre-School

Great Bentley Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Great Bentley Village Hall, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LG, in Great Bentley, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-bentley-pre-school-ey450793  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Great Bentley Village Hall, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LG
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07522 572303
- Website: http://greatbentleypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY450793

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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/EY450793

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY450793). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450793)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450793)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450793)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Great Bentley Village Hall, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.846666,1.067515

- Station: Great Bentley, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bentley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-ey436427) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Weeley Rainbow Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weeley-rainbow-pre-school-ltd-ey476224) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Nature Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-barn-nursery-ltd-2805507) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Brightlingsea Playcentre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightlingsea-playcentre-ey539971) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Alresford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alresford-pre-school-ey480293) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2621339) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Bentley Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Bentley Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Bentley Pre-School take?

Great Bentley Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Great Bentley Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Great Bentley Pre-School?

You can call 07522 572303 and visit greatbentleypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450793)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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