# Schoolgate Nursery

Schoolgate Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Medway Block, Carters Mead, Harlow, CM17 9EU, in Potter Street, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schoolgate-nursery-403972  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Medway Block, Carters Mead, Harlow, CM17 9EU
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 403972

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 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/16/403972

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 403972). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403972)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403972)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403972)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2013). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/872701)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Medway Block, Carters Mead, Harlow, CM17 9EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.758998,0.128654

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Street Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Purford Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Henry Moore Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Church Langley Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossoms Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-community-nursery-2762392) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Holy Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-cross-pre-school-ey468257) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [VIP Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vip-preschool-limited-2821653) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-montessori-pre-school-bushfair-limited-2727404) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey293679) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langley-rangers-activity-club-and-noahs-ark-pre-school-ey390560) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Schoolgate Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Schoolgate Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Schoolgate Nursery take?

Schoolgate Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403972)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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