# Jesters Nursery School Danbury

Jesters Nursery School Danbury is a full-day nursery at The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4NQ, in Danbury, Essex. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Jesters Kids Clubs & Nursery School CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-school-danbury-ey551394  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4NQ
- Registered places: 20
- Run by: [Jesters Kids Clubs & Nursery School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/jesters-kids-clubs-and-nursery-school-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY551394

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551394

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY551394). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551394)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551394)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551394)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1538276)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School House, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.717446,0.578298

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eves Corner Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Eves Corner Village Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Village Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Danbury Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Elm Green Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Priory Primary School, Bicknacre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Danbury Pre-School at St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danbury-pre-school-at-st-johns-ey418953) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-ey297422) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bicknacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bicknacre-preschool-402122) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Jesters Nursery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-nursery-childcare-ey551415) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Woodham Walter Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodham-walter-community-nursery-2863616) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [East Hanningfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-hanningfield-pre-school-402223) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jesters Nursery School Danbury's Ofsted rating?

Jesters Nursery School Danbury was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Jesters Nursery School Danbury take?

Jesters Nursery School Danbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Jesters Nursery School Danbury?

Jesters Nursery School Danbury is run by Jesters Kids Clubs & Nursery School CIC, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551394)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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