# Squirrels Pre-School

Squirrels Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Highwoods Surgery, Highwoods Square, Highwoods, COLCHESTER, CO4 9SR, in Mile End, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-203962  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Highwoods Surgery, Highwoods Square, Highwoods, COLCHESTER, CO4 9SR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01206 842260
- Website: https://squirrels-preschool.weebly.com/
- Ofsted URN: 203962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 July 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/16/203962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 203962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203962)
- 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/16/203962)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Highwoods Surgery, Highwoods Square, Highwoods, COLCHESTER, CO4 9SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.911051,0.918738

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: High Woods Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Friars Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Camulos Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Highwoods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-highwoods-2744527) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-pre-school-colchester-ey418427) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Brinkley Lane Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brinkley-lane-day-nursery-school-ey472643) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Abacus Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-little-learners-2764842) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Oaklea Montessori St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklea-montessori-st-johns-ey550414) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-severalls-business-park-ey289579) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Squirrels Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Squirrels Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Squirrels Pre-School take?

Squirrels Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Squirrels Pre-School?

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Squirrels Pre-School?

You can call 01206 842260 and visit squirrels-preschool.weebly.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203962)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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