# Rocking Horse Nursery

Rocking Horse Nursery is a full-day nursery at Stables St. Nicholas School, Hillingdon House, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, CM17 0NJ, in Churchgate Street, Essex. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-2714760  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stables St. Nicholas School, Hillingdon House, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, CM17 0NJ
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01279 429910
- Website: https://www.saintnicholasschool.net/our-school/early-years-0-5-/rocking-horse-nursery-0-3
- Ofsted URN: 2714760

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 2025, 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/16/2714760

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2714760). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714760)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714760)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714760)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stables St. Nicholas School, Hillingdon House, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, CM17 0NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.779516,0.154047

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Saint Nicholas School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Harlowbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Newhall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Church Langley Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Henry Moore Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-402043) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Smiles Montessori Newhall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-montessori-newhall-ey555706) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Newhall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newhall-nursery-ey562250) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blossoms Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-community-pre-school-2881981) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Home From Home Childcarers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-childcarers-ey558624) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Home from Home Childcarers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-childcarers-2631525) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rocking Horse Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rocking Horse Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rocking Horse Nursery take?

Rocking Horse Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rocking Horse Nursery?

Harlow Mill is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rocking Horse Nursery?

You can call 01279 429910 and visit www.saintnicholasschool.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714760)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rocking+Horse+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJd1gbOD0S_UARa-L7NGS3CdU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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