# Little Notley's Pre-School

Little Notley's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Church in Great Notley, Bridge End Lane, Great Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 7GN, in Great Notley, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-notleys-pre-school-ey469108  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Church in Great Notley, Bridge End Lane, Great Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 7GN
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07583 506054
- Website: https://littlenotleyspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY469108

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469108

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY469108). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469108)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469108)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469108)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 March 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1229534)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Church in Great Notley, Bridge End Lane, Great Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 7GN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.865983,0.529700

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Great Notley Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notley Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| White Court School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Rayne Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [NGCA Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ngca-ducklings-pre-school-203565) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-203710) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-nursery-ey495320) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldingham-drive-community-pre-school-ey408780) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Yumbo Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yumbo-daycare-ey490814) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-braintree-2598104) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Notley's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Notley's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Notley's Pre-School take?

Little Notley's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Notley's Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Little Notley's Pre-School?

You can call 07583 506054 and visit littlenotleyspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469108)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Notleys+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJmc6SkzPw2EcR4KTScZfw3rQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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