# St Michael's Pre-School

St Michael's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Institute, Rectory Lane, Brantham, MANNINGTREE, CO11 1PZ, in Brantham, Suffolk. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Constable Country Childcare Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-ey449792  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Institute, Rectory Lane, Brantham, MANNINGTREE, CO11 1PZ
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 07761 114165
- Website: http://www.brantham-childcare.co.uk/stmichaels.html
- Run by: [Constable Country Childcare Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/constable-country-childcare-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY449792

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 November 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/EY449792

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2012 (Reference EY449792). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449792)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449792)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449792)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2014). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1395118)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Institute, Rectory Lane, Brantham, MANNINGTREE, CO11 1PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.966219,1.074127

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Stourview Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2021) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brooklands Young Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-young-explorers-ey368548) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-kindergarten-ey397961) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Stutton Young Explorers Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stutton-young-explorers-forest-school-2791242) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Pumpkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-2669232) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Stutton Young Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stutton-young-explorers-ey543367) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Lavender Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavender-hall-kindergarten-251765) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Michael's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Michael's Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Michael's Pre-School take?

St Michael's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs St Michael's Pre-School?

St Michael's Pre-School is run by Constable Country Childcare Committee, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St Michael's Pre-School?

Mistley is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Michael's Pre-School?

You can call 07761 114165 and visit www.brantham-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449792)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Michael%27s+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ5wh8tc8L2UcRZz1Wn3JFC_U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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