# The Leighs Nursery Group

The Leighs Nursery Group is a sessional pre-school at Great Leighs Village Hall, Boreham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 1PP, in Fuller Street, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-leighs-nursery-group-402153  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Great Leighs Village Hall, Boreham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 1PP
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 402153

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 October 2021, 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/16/402153

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 402153). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402153)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402153)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402153)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Great Leighs Village Hall, Boreham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 1PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.821663,0.520133

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Leighs Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hillside Playcare, Terling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-playcare-terling-2880939) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-203710) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [NGCA Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ngca-ducklings-pre-school-203565) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [The Colourwheel Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-colourwheel-montessori-ey373962) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Waltham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waltham-preschool-ey544398) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Hillside Barn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hillside-barn-2880938) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Leighs Nursery Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Leighs Nursery Group Good at its inspection on 1 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Leighs Nursery Group take?

The Leighs Nursery Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402153)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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