# Ramsden Preschool

Ramsden Preschool is a full-day nursery at Ramsden Village Hall, Dowsett Lane, Ramsden Heath, BILLERICAY, CM11 1HX, in Ramsden Heath, Essex. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ramsden-preschool-203892  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ramsden Village Hall, Dowsett Lane, Ramsden Heath, BILLERICAY, CM11 1HX
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01268 711271
- Website: https://www.ramsdenpreschool.net/
- Ofsted URN: 203892

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 June 2024, 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/16/203892

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1999 (Reference 203892). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203892)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203892)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203892)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/45906)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ramsden Village Hall, Dowsett Lane, Ramsden Heath, BILLERICAY, CM11 1HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.637611,0.472922

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2021) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mayflower High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Tree House Club Forestry Nursery and out of school club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tree-house-club-forestry-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey473333) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Goldcrest Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldcrest-day-nursery-ltd-ey462703) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Kindred Mayflower](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-mayflower-ey358317) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sunnymede Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnymede-pre-school-ey401847) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-2592744) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Treehouse Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-club-2832976) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ramsden Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 12 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ramsden Preschool take?

Ramsden Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ramsden Preschool?

You can call 01268 711271 and visit www.ramsdenpreschool.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203892)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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