# St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School

St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School is a full-day nursery at St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, South Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 3DW, in Saffron Walden, Essex. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-montessori-pre-school-ey372721  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, South Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 3DW
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01799 523248
- Website: https://stmsw.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY372721

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 2022, 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/EY372721

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY372721). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372721)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372721)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372721)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/107804)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School, South Road, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB11 3DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.018223,0.246308

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Avenue, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Audley End Estate, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| R A Butler Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| R A Butler Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Katherine Semar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Saffron Walden County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-nursery-community-interest-company-ey430811) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bell Day Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bell-day-pre-school-2524094) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Saffron Walden Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffron-walden-nursery-school-650123) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Meadows Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-montessori-ey407996) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Olivers Lodge - Saffron Walden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olivers-lodge-saffron-walden-ey396540) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-dame-bradburys-2553123) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School Good at its inspection on 17 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School take?

St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St. Thomas More Montessori Pre School?

You can call 01799 523248 and visit stmsw.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372721)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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