# The Duckling Nursery

The Duckling Nursery is a full-day nursery at Writtle Infant School, Writtle, CM1 3HZ, in Writtle, Essex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-duckling-nursery-ey535765  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Writtle Infant School, Writtle, CM1 3HZ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07359 754682
- Website: http://www.ducklingnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY535765

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, 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/EY535765

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY535765). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535765)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535765)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535765)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/49608)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Writtle Infant School, Writtle, CM1 3HZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.725946,0.422539

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hylands Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Writtle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Westlands Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Widford Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Cedd's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St Anne's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Hylands School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Writtle Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/writtle-green-pre-school-650172) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey334078) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Beaches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaches-pre-school-2837763) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey268807) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Carealot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carealot-day-nursery-402191) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Dovedale Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dovedale-nursery-cic-2824756) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Duckling Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Duckling Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Duckling Nursery take?

The Duckling Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Duckling Nursery?

You can call 07359 754682 and visit www.ducklingnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535765)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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