# Pebbles Preschool

Pebbles Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Church Road, Bulmer, Sudbury, CO10 7EH, in Bulmer Tye, Essex. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-preschool-2604672  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Church Road, Bulmer, Sudbury, CO10 7EH
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07734 189681
- Website: http://www.pebblespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2604672

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2022, 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/16/2604672

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2604672). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604672)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604672)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604672)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 October 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1521588)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Church Road, Bulmer, Sudbury, CO10 7EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.022511,0.690582

- 8 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playbox-st-johns-methodist-church-preschool-251691) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-251810) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Springfields Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-pre-school-ltd-ey456088) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-ey405248) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-great-cornard-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey258381) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Springfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-day-nursery-ey538426) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pebbles Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pebbles Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pebbles Preschool take?

Pebbles Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Pebbles Preschool?

You can call 07734 189681 and visit www.pebblespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604672)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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