# Sunhill Early Learning Colchester

Sunhill Early Learning Colchester is a full-day nursery at Braiswick Primary School, Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5QJ, in Braiswick, Essex. It is registered for 87 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-early-learning-colchester-2525608  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Braiswick Primary School, Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5QJ
- Registered places: 87
- Phone: 01206 854623
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/sunhill-colchester/
- Run by: [Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunhill-daycare-europe-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2525608

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 2021, 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/16/2525608

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2525608). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2525608)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2525608)
- Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2525608)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1586724)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Braiswick Primary School, Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.903837,0.875207

- Station: Colchester, 0.8 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braiswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kingswode Hoe School |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| North Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Myland Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's School for Girls |  | 2–17 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Colchester Prep & High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Myland Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/myland-pre-school-cic-ey462427) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Childsplay Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-650059) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Nannas Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-day-nurseries-ey562114) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-playgroup-203441) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Chesterwell Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chesterwell-day-nursery-2750504) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Chestnut House Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-house-kindergarten-ey301874) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunhill Early Learning Colchester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunhill Early Learning Colchester Good at its inspection on 8 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunhill Early Learning Colchester take?

Sunhill Early Learning Colchester is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sunhill Early Learning Colchester?

Sunhill Early Learning Colchester is run by Sunhill Daycare (Europe) Limited, which runs 11 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sunhill Early Learning Colchester?

Colchester is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunhill Early Learning Colchester?

You can call 01206 854623 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2525608)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunhill+Day+Nursery+Colchester&query_place_id=ChIJ8VQWrLwF2UcRB0RwkkdAhu0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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