# Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell

Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell is a sessional pre-school at Ridgewell C of E (Aided) Primary School, Church Lane, Ridgewell, HALSTEAD, CO9 4SA, in Ridgewell, Essex. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Springfields Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-ridgewell-2638893  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ridgewell C of E (Aided) Primary School, Church Lane, Ridgewell, HALSTEAD, CO9 4SA
- Registered places: 12
- Run by: [Springfields Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/springfields-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2638893

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 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/16/2638893

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2638893). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638893)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638893)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638893)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ridgewell C of E (Aided) Primary School, Church Lane, Ridgewell, HALSTEAD, CO9 4SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.039140,0.533607

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-pre-school-limited-508710) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [LITTLE CHESTNUTS PRE-SCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chestnuts-pre-school-2685225) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Woodland Tribe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-2544736) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clare-bears-community-pre-school-limited-ey554130) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Olive Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-barn-day-nursery-2722980) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-ey451282) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell take?

Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell?

Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell is run by Springfields Pre-School Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638893)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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