# Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited

Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at Mayes Lane, Ramsey, Harwich, CO12 5EL, in Ramsey, Essex. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harwich-connexions-windmill-nursery-limited-2782795  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mayes Lane, Ramsey, Harwich, CO12 5EL
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01255 880135
- Website: http://www.harwichconnexionswindmillnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2782795

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782795

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2782795). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782795)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782795)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782795)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mayes Lane, Ramsey, Harwich, CO12 5EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.926587,1.226421

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakley Coronation Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Spring Meadow Primary School &  Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Harwich and Ramsey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-harwich-and-ramsey-2654900) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Harwich Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harwich-centre-pre-school-ey272636) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Oakey Dokeys Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakey-dokeys-pre-school-limited-ey462559) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harwich-connexions-noahs-nursery-ltd-ey490779) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The Ark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-centre-ey312761) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Shotley Kidzone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotley-kidzone-251629) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited was inspected on 2 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited take?

Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Harwich Connexions Windmill Nursery Limited?

You can call 01255 880135 and visit www.harwichconnexionswindmillnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782795)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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