# Step Start Nurseries Witham Step Start Nurseries Witham is a full-day nursery at 59 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AJ, in Witham, Essex. It is registered for 107 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 59 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AJ - Registered places: 107 - Phone: 01245 939005 - Website: https://www.stepstart.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2831218 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 13 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831218 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2831218). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831218) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831218) - Registered places: 107 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831218) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 59 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2AJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.799057,0.639666 - Station: Witham (Essex), 0.5 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Witham Town Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: River Walk, 0.2 miles - Park: River Walk, 0.2 miles - Park: River Walk, 0.4 miles - Park: Blackwater Rail Trail, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.6 miles | | Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Chipping Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | | 0.9 miles | | Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Witham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-nursery-ey295639) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Pelican Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-ey538718) | Outstanding | | | 0.2 miles | | [Witham Valley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449) | Outstanding | | | 0.2 miles | | [Holly Trees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-2563245) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Hands Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-pre-school-nursery-203764) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Step Start Nurseries Witham's Ofsted rating? Step Start Nurseries Witham was inspected on 13 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Step Start Nurseries Witham take? Step Start Nurseries Witham is registered with Ofsted for up to 107 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Step Start Nurseries Witham? Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Step Start Nurseries Witham? You can call 01245 939005 and visit www.stepstart.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831218) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.