# Springfield Stars Preschool

Springfield Stars Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Springfield Primary School, Forsythia Close, CHELMSFORD, CM1 6XW, in Springfield, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-stars-preschool-2679847  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Springfield Primary School, Forsythia Close, CHELMSFORD, CM1 6XW
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01245 467120
- Website: https://springfield-pri.essex.sch.uk/parents-guide/play-group/
- Ofsted URN: 2679847

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2024, 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/16/2679847

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2679847). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679847)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679847)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679847)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1991633)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springfield Primary School, Forsythia Close, CHELMSFORD, CM1 6XW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.754297,0.493136

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hunters Way Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Boleyn Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Churchill Rise Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Brackenden Drive Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bonington Chase Play Area, 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| New Hall School |  | 1–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Broomfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lawn Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lawn-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472646) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Springfield Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-bees-preschool-ey430190) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Jesters Childcare Beaulieu](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jesters-childcare-beaulieu-2500670) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beaulieu Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaulieu-park-day-nursery-ey500476) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey453646) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Springfield Stars Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Springfield Stars Preschool Good at its inspection on 20 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Springfield Stars Preschool take?

Springfield Stars Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Springfield Stars Preschool?

Beaulieu Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Springfield Stars Preschool?

You can call 01245 467120 and visit springfield-pri.essex.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2679847)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Springfield+Stars+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJV7tYfEbp2EcRxzqrQr4rYkc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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