# The Chase Kirby

The Chase Kirby is a full-day nursery at Kirby Le Soken Primary School, Halstead Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0LW, in Kirby Cross, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Chase Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-kirby-ey493909  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kirby Le Soken Primary School, Halstead Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0LW
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Chase Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chase-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY493909

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 December 2023, 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/EY493909

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY493909). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493909)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493909)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493909)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/658925)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kirby Le Soken Primary School, Halstead Road, Frinton On Sea, CO13 0LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.843361,1.220245

- Station: Kirby Cross, 0.3 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Halstead Road Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lift Hamford | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Philomena's School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lift Tendring | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Kirby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-kirby-2669843) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Frinton Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frinton-montessori-ey551384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Butterflies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-2794658) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Letterbox Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/letterbox-nursery-ey369169) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Nanny Jo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jos-day-nursery-ey335573) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Walton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-pre-school-203482) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Chase Kirby's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Chase Kirby Good at its inspection on 14 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Chase Kirby take?

The Chase Kirby is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Chase Kirby?

The Chase Kirby is run by Chase Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Chase Kirby?

Kirby Cross is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493909)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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