# Holly Trees Nursery

Holly Trees Nursery is a full-day nursery at Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AZ, in Witham, Essex. It is registered for 142 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-2563245  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AZ
- Registered places: 142
- Phone: 01376 514333
- Website: https://www.hollytreesdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2563245

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 August 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.

Inspection history:

- 8 August 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 18 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563245

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2563245). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563245)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 8 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563245)
- Registered places: 142 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563245)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.802543,0.644456

- Station: Witham (Essex), 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Witham Town Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: River Walk, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Witham Town Park 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Southview School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pelican Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-ey538718) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Witham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Witham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-nursery-ey295639) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Witham Valley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-preschool-2809711) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lodge-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-402132) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holly Trees Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holly Trees Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holly Trees Nursery take?

Holly Trees Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 142 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Holly Trees Nursery?

Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Holly Trees Nursery?

You can call 01376 514333 and visit www.hollytreesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563245)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holly+Trees+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJja5J95Tl2EcRVS2JPW7nDyI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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