# Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)

Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester) is a sessional pre-school at Brinkley Grove Primary School, Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9GF, in Highwoods, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-pre-school-colchester-ey418427  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brinkley Grove Primary School, Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9GF
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01206 835155
- Website: https://humptydumptycolchester.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY418427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 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/EY418427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY418427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418427)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418427)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1586535)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brinkley Grove Primary School, Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9GF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.916484,0.921930

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High Woods Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mill Road Sports Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Camulos Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Friars Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Myland Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Highwoods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-highwoods-2744527) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Brinkley Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brinkley-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472643) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-severalls-business-park-ey289579) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Squirrels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-203962) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Oaklea Montessori St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklea-montessori-st-johns-ey550414) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Abacus Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-little-learners-2764842) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester) Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester) take?

Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester) is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)?

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)?

You can call 01206 835155 and visit humptydumptycolchester.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418427)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Humpty+Dumpty+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJlxGY2MgF2UcRZiPxIJzw2So)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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