# Lavender Hall Kindergarten

Lavender Hall Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, COLCHESTER, CO7 6QT, in East Bergholt, Suffolk. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, 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/lavender-hall-kindergarten-251765  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, COLCHESTER, CO7 6QT
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01206 299511
- Website: http://www.lavenderhall.com/
- Ofsted URN: 251765

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 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/16/251765

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1998 (Reference 251765). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251765)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251765)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251765)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1691483)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, COLCHESTER, CO7 6QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.974716,1.009336

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Stratford St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| East Bergholt High School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [East Bergholt Young Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-bergholt-young-explorers-ey494296) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-barn-stratford-st-mary-2550204) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Robins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-childcare-ey395784) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Brooklands Young Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-young-explorers-ey368548) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey449792) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-kindergarten-ey397961) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lavender Hall Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lavender Hall Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lavender Hall Kindergarten take?

Lavender Hall Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Lavender Hall Kindergarten?

You can call 01206 299511 and visit www.lavenderhall.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251765)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lavender+Hall+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJT4XTgP8I2UcR6hNDPFTaO54)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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