# Hurst Court Day Nursery School

Hurst Court Day Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Hurst Court, 230 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6BP, in Chelmsford, Essex. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Seymour House Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurst-court-day-nursery-school-ey472673  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hurst Court, 230 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6BP
- Registered places: 60
- Run by: [Seymour House Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seymour-house-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY472673

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 September 2025, 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/EY472673

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY472673). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472673)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472673)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472673)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hurst Court, 230 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.739864,0.490052

- Station: Chelmsford, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Springfield Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Springfield Green Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Springfield Green Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees At Springfield Chelmsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-springfield-chelmsford-ey538269) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Springboard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-pre-school-402055) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey453646) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey357122) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [You & Me Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/you-and-me-pre-school-ey546639) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hurst Court Day Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hurst Court Day Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 5 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hurst Court Day Nursery School take?

Hurst Court Day Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hurst Court Day Nursery School?

Hurst Court Day Nursery School is run by Seymour House Ltd., which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hurst Court Day Nursery School?

Chelmsford is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472673)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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