# St Mary's Church Nursery

St Mary's Church Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St Mary's Church, Church Street, DUNMOW, CM6 2AD, in Church End, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-church-nursery-203985  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Mary's Church, Church Street, DUNMOW, CM6 2AD
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07957 596303
- Website: https://www.stmarysnurserydunmow.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 203985

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203985

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1999 (Reference 203985). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203985)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203985)
- 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/16/203985)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Church, Church Street, DUNMOW, CM6 2AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.880218,0.365752

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Talberds Ley, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Romanes School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dunmow St Mary's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Great Dunmow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dunmow's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dunmows-pre-school-2653641) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puffin Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffin-pre-school-ltd-2766361) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Freedom Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freedom-day-care-nursery-ey374384) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wrens Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrens-pre-school-ey539577) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Maynard Montessori - Stebbing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maynard-montessori-stebbing-ey337575) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Countryside Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/countryside-pre-school-nursery-ey299391) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Mary's Church Nursery's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Church Nursery was inspected on 13 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can St Mary's Church Nursery take?

St Mary's Church Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St Mary's Church Nursery?

You can call 07957 596303 and visit www.stmarysnurserydunmow.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203985)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Mary%27s+Church+Nursery+Preschool+Great+Dunmow&query_place_id=ChIJDVZlXrCN2EcRKb_q2ha719c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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