# The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd

The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd is a sessional pre-school at The Courtauld Memorial Hall, 1 Station Road, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2ES, in Colne Engaine, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Exceptional; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-colne-engaine-ltd-2747576  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Courtauld Memorial Hall, 1 Station Road, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2ES
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07907 177147
- Website: http://www.thebarnnurseryschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2747576

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Exceptional |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Exceptional |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747576

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2747576). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747576)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747576)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747576)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Courtauld Memorial Hall, 1 Station Road, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.940034,0.688216

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.9 miles |
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Park preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-preschool-ey446086) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-ey490758) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Dalemor Explorer Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalemor-explorer-nursery-2805369) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2772586) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Pickles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pickles-nursery-ey491686) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Pippins Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippins-day-nursery-and-preschool-2682935) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd's Ofsted rating?

The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd was inspected on 11 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Exceptional, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Exceptional. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd take?

The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd?

You can call 07907 177147 and visit www.thebarnnurseryschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747576)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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