# Ladybirds Pre-School

Ladybirds Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, Salmons Lane, Thorrington, COLCHESTER, CO7 8HQ, in Thorrington, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-ey436427  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, Salmons Lane, Thorrington, COLCHESTER, CO7 8HQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07592 344367
- Website: https://www.ladybirdsthorrington.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY436427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 2023, 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/EY436427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY436427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436427)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436427)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 March 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/908086)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Salmons Lane, Thorrington, COLCHESTER, CO7 8HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.841220,1.040618

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hazel Close Play Area, 0.1 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bentley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Colne Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Bentley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-bentley-pre-school-ey450793) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Brightlingsea Playcentre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightlingsea-playcentre-ey539971) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Alresford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alresford-pre-school-ey480293) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2621339) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Nature Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-barn-nursery-ltd-2805507) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [St Osyth Preschool and Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-osyth-preschool-and-nursery-cic-ey451581) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybirds Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybirds Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybirds Pre-School take?

Ladybirds Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybirds Pre-School?

Great Bentley is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybirds Pre-School?

You can call 07592 344367 and visit www.ladybirdsthorrington.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436427)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybirds+Pre-School%2C+Thorrington&query_place_id=ChIJmarNtXMR2UcRouyynymZpmQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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