# Lexden Lodge Kindergarten

Lexden Lodge Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 26 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3QD, in Colchester, Essex. It is registered for 125 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lexden-lodge-kindergarten-ey307729  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 26 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3QD
- Registered places: 125
- Phone: 01206 574005
- Website: http://www.lexdenlodge.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY307729

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 17 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 28 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307729

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2005 (Reference EY307729). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307729)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307729)
- Registered places: 125 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307729)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1585260)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 26 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.887396,0.881897

- Station: Colchester Town, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School for Girls |  | 2–17 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kingswode Hoe School |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Colchester Prep & High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hamilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| North Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Prettygate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Prettygate Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Christchurch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-preschool-ey559452) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonfly-day-nursery-ltd-2720663) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Johns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-green-playgroup-ey501210) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Butterfly Blue Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-blue-day-nursery-ey455971) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Banana Moon Colchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-colchester-ey496549) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Holly Corner Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-corner-kindergarten-402169) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lexden Lodge Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lexden Lodge Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 17 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lexden Lodge Kindergarten take?

Lexden Lodge Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 125 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lexden Lodge Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact Lexden Lodge Kindergarten?

You can call 01206 574005 and visit www.lexdenlodge.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307729)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lexden+Lodge+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJOaJHXIkE2UcR_zQQOVUlnvo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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