# Lawn Lane Day Nursery School

Lawn Lane Day Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7PP, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Seymour House Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lawn-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472646  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7PP
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01245 346643
- Website: https://www.seymourhouse.co.uk/lawn-lane-nursery-springfield-chelmsford
- Run by: [Seymour House Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seymour-house-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY472646

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 July 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/EY472646

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY472646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472646)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472646)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472646)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.750479,0.486923

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springfield Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Springfield Hall Park (North), 0.3 miles
- Playground: Brackenden Drive Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Churchill Rise Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rocket Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Springfield Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-bees-preschool-ey430190) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey453646) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2725619) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lawn Lane Day Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lawn Lane Day Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lawn Lane Day Nursery School take?

Lawn Lane Day Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lawn Lane Day Nursery School?

Lawn Lane Day Nursery School is run by Seymour House Ltd., which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Lawn Lane Day Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Lawn Lane Day Nursery School?

You can call 01245 346643 and visit www.seymourhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472646)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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