# Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited

Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited is a full-day nursery at The Pavilion, Burnell Gate, Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford, CM1 6HL, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-chelmsford-limited-2797886  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pavilion, Burnell Gate, Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford, CM1 6HL
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01245 468857
- Website: http://www.scallywags-chelmsford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2797886

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 March 2025, 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/16/2797886

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2797886). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797886)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797886)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797886)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1783034)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavilion, Burnell Gate, Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford, CM1 6HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.752512,0.509744

- Station: Beaulieu Park, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Boleyn Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hunters Way Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| New Hall School |  | 1–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-centre-2652830) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey542373) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beaulieu Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaulieu-park-day-nursery-ey500476) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Springfield Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited Outstanding at its inspection on 25 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited take?

Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited?

Beaulieu Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited?

You can call 01245 468857 and visit www.scallywags-chelmsford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2797886)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scallywags+Nursery+Chelmsford&query_place_id=ChIJVQS5SDrp2EcRliOgMwFIyUw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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