# The Friary Pre-School

The Friary Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FX, in Maldon, Essex. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Essex County Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-friary-pre-school-ey491964  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FX
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 0333 013 2628
- Run by: [Essex County Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/essex-county-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY491964

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/EY491964

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491964). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491964)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491964)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491964)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.730217,0.678379

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Longfields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Promenade Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Oak Tree Meadow, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Cherry Garden Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon Court Preparatory School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Maldon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Limebrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Heybridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maldon Court Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maldon-court-nursery-ey554686) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Maldon Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maldon-community-preschool-ey403235) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-2797169) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Maldon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-maldon-2530287) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Viking Adventurers Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/viking-adventurers-limited-ey409367) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Heybridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-heybridge-2660131) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Friary Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Friary Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Friary Pre-School take?

The Friary Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Friary Pre-School?

The Friary Pre-School is run by Essex County Council, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Friary Pre-School?

You can call 0333 013 2628.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491964)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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