# Holmwood House Nursery

Holmwood House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Holmwood House Nursery, 151 Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4DY, in Horkesley Heath, Essex. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmwood-house-nursery-2499293  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holmwood House Nursery, 151 Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4DY
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01206 273827
- Website: https://www.holmwood.house/nursery-age-6-mnths-4/
- Ofsted URN: 2499293

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 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/16/2499293

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2499293). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2499293)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2499293)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2499293)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1586315)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holmwood House Nursery, 151 Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.929597,0.857485

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlywinks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-preschool-ey424384) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [MW and H Ltd t/a Bluebell Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mw-and-h-ltd-t-a-bluebell-pre-school-ey472841) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Chesterwell Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chesterwell-day-nursery-2750504) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-playgroup-203441) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Sunhill Early Learning Colchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-early-learning-colchester-2525608) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-colchester-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788198) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holmwood House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holmwood House Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holmwood House Nursery take?

Holmwood House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Holmwood House Nursery?

You can call 01206 273827 and visit www.holmwood.house.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2499293)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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