# Oaklea Montessori St John's

Oaklea Montessori St John's is a full-day nursery at St. Johns Church Community Centre, St. Johns Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 0HP, in Parson's Heath, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Oaklea Montessori Community Interest Company.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklea-montessori-st-johns-ey550414  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Johns Church Community Centre, St. Johns Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 0HP
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Oaklea Montessori Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/oaklea-montessori-community-interest-company)
- Ofsted URN: EY550414

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 April 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550414

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550414). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550414)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550414)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550414)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Church Community Centre, St. Johns Close, COLCHESTER, CO4 0HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.910328,0.928975

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High Woods Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Friars Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Roach Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hazelmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abacus Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-little-learners-2764842) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Squirrels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-203962) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-severalls-business-park-ey289579) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Brinkley Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brinkley-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472643) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Abacus Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-kindergarten-ey479966) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-pre-school-colchester-ey418427) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oaklea Montessori St John's's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oaklea Montessori St John's Good at its inspection on 7 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oaklea Montessori St John's take?

Oaklea Montessori St John's is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Oaklea Montessori St John's?

Oaklea Montessori St John's is run by Oaklea Montessori Community Interest Company, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Oaklea Montessori St John's?

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550414)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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