# Great Tey Pre-School

Great Tey Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Great Tey Village Hall, Chappel Road, Great Tey, COLCHESTER, CO6 1JQ, in Great Tey, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-tey-pre-school-402130  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Great Tey Village Hall, Chappel Road, Great Tey, COLCHESTER, CO6 1JQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07856 574976
- Website: https://www.greatteypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 402130

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 January 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/16/402130

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 402130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402130)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402130)
- 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/16/402130)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Great Tey Village Hall, Chappel Road, Great Tey, COLCHESTER, CO6 1JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.899876,0.748686

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Caterpillars Pre-School Marks Tey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-marks-tey-2805792) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Tadpoles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-pre-school-402107) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School Fordham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-fordham-2859702) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-2660282) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Dalemor Explorer Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalemor-explorer-nursery-2805369) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-stanway-ey308705) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Great Tey Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Great Tey Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

Chappel & Wakes Colne is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07856 574976 and visit www.greatteypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402130)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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