# The Colourwheel Montessori

The Colourwheel Montessori is a full-day nursery at The Colourwheel, Denton Crescent, Black Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 8ZZ, in Black Notley, Essex. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-colourwheel-montessori-ey373962  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Colourwheel, Denton Crescent, Black Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 8ZZ
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01376 339139
- Website: https://thecolourwheel.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY373962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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/EY373962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2008 (Reference EY373962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373962)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373962)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 14 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Colourwheel, Denton Crescent, Black Notley, BRAINTREE, CM77 8ZZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.851131,0.565546

- Station: Cressing, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cressing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| John Ray Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| John Ray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| White Court School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Beckers Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Notley Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Notley High School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Goldingham Drive Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldingham-drive-community-pre-school-ey408780) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-405269) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-care-nursery-2695271) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Alec Hunter Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alec-hunter-pre-school-ey425074) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Spring - Carousel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-carousel-ey539434) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-203710) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Colourwheel Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Colourwheel Montessori Good at its inspection on 6 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Colourwheel Montessori take?

The Colourwheel Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Colourwheel Montessori?

Cressing is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Colourwheel Montessori?

You can call 01376 339139 and visit thecolourwheel.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373962)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Colourwheel+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJAwoYAgLw2EcRv9SHqbm2BYs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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