# Meadows Montessori

Meadows Montessori is a full-day nursery at Katherine Semar Infant School, Ross Close, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 4DU, in Saffron Walden, Essex. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-montessori-ey407996  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Katherine Semar Infant School, Ross Close, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 4DU
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01799 513858
- Website: http://montessorimeadows.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY407996

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 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/EY407996

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2010 (Reference EY407996). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407996)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407996)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407996)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/107791)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Katherine Semar Infant School, Ross Close, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 4DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.010714,0.247365

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Avenue, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- 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 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Katherine Semar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| R A Butler Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| R A Butler Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Saffron Walden County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bell Day Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-pre-school-2524094) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-nursery-community-interest-company-ey430811) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-montessori-pre-school-ey372721) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Saffron Walden Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffron-walden-nursery-school-650123) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Crocus Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crocus-early-years-centre-ey219409) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-dame-bradburys-2553123) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Meadows Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Meadows Montessori Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Meadows Montessori take?

Meadows Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Meadows Montessori?

Audley End is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Meadows Montessori?

You can call 01799 513858 and visit montessorimeadows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407996)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadows+Montessori+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ6VFhl82J2EcRiVvv_ps_u50)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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