# Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary

Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary is a full-day nursery at 6 The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, CO7 6JU, in Stratford St Mary, Suffolk. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-barn-stratford-st-mary-2550204  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, CO7 6JU
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01206 323093
- Website: https://orchardbarnsstratfordstmary.com/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2550204

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 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/16/2550204

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2550204). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550204)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550204)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550204)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6 The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, CO7 6JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.971977,0.972341

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [East Bergholt Young Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-bergholt-young-explorers-ey494296) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Lavender Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavender-hall-kindergarten-251765) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Langham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langham-pre-school-2646166) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Owls Preschool (Boxted)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-preschool-boxted-ey400589) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Orchard Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-barn-nursery-2550202) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Robins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-childcare-ey395784) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary Good at its inspection on 9 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary take?

Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Who runs Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary?

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

### How do I contact Orchard Barn Stratford St Mary?

You can call 01206 323093 and visit orchardbarnsstratfordstmary.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550204)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Orchard+Barns+Stratford+St+Mary&query_place_id=ChIJW5ntnX0I2UcRP1NcaSNUs9A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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