# St Marys Church of England Nursery

St Marys Church of England Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St Mary's Church Rooms, High Road, CHIGWELL, IG7 6QQ, in Chigwell, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:15–12:30, Mon; 09:15–14:45, Tue–Thu; 09:15–12:30, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, 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/st-marys-church-of-england-nursery-402085  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Mary's Church Rooms, High Road, CHIGWELL, IG7 6QQ
- Opening hours: 09:15–12:30, Mon; 09:15–14:45, Tue–Thu; 09:15–12:30, Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 020 8559 9574
- Ofsted URN: 402085

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 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.

Inspection history:

- 25 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 26 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402085

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1996 (Reference 402085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402085)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402085)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402085)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:15–12:30
- Tuesday to Thursday: 09:15–14:45
- Friday: 09:15–12:30

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Church Rooms, High Road, CHIGWELL, IG7 6QQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.624449,0.080529

- Station: Chigwell, 0.5 miles
- Station: Grange Hill, 0.9 miles
- Park: Chigwell Meadows, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Pelican 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell School |  | 4–18 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chigwell Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Luxborough Court School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wells Park School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Limes Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| White Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Winifred's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-winifreds-nursery-404911) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chigwell-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey385378) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Chigwell Day Care And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chigwell-day-care-and-preschool-2549308) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Christian Pre-School (Buckhurst Hill)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-christian-pre-school-buckhurst-hill-ey560717) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Flying Start Day Nursery Chigwell Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-day-nursery-chigwell-limited-ey482332) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Linnet Montessori Grange Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linnet-montessori-grange-hill-ey484120) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Marys Church of England Nursery's opening hours?

St Marys Church of England Nursery opens 09:15–12:30, Mon; 09:15–14:45, Tue–Thu; 09:15–12:30, Fri.

### What is St Marys Church of England Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Marys Church of England Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Marys Church of England Nursery take?

St Marys Church of England Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Marys Church of England Nursery?

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

### How do I contact St Marys Church of England Nursery?

You can call 020 8559 9574.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402085)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Marys+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJj_5O8mmh2EcRC0yd3l4-tPs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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