# Orchard Barn Nursery

Orchard Barn Nursery is a full-day nursery at Redbury Barns, Redbury Farm, Colchester Road, Colchester, CO7 7PQ, in Ardleigh, Essex. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-barn-nursery-2550202  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Redbury Barns, Redbury Farm, Colchester Road, Colchester, CO7 7PQ
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01206 231911
- Website: https://orchardbarnsardleigh.com/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2550202

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 June 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/16/2550202

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2550202). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550202)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550202)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550202)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Redbury Barns, Redbury Farm, Colchester Road, Colchester, CO7 7PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.918853,0.968131

- 2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodland House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-house-day-nursery-2833898) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Oaklea Montessori St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklea-montessori-st-johns-ey550414) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Abacus Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-little-learners-2764842) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.8 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 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Brinkley Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brinkley-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472643) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-pre-school-colchester-ey418427) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orchard Barn Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orchard Barn Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orchard Barn Nursery take?

Orchard Barn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Orchard Barn Nursery?

Orchard Barn Nursery is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### How do I contact Orchard Barn Nursery?

You can call 01206 231911 and visit orchardbarnsardleigh.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550202)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Orchard+Barns+Ardleigh+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJRdwB21sP2UcRLf1PMScqByc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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