# The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten

The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB, in Eight Ash Green, Essex. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-schoolhouse-kindergarten-402180  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://www.oldschoolhousekindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 402180

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 February 2025, 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/16/402180

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1996 (Reference 402180). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402180)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402180)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402180)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.883825,0.818748

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jamsin Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Doucecroft School |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stanway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lexden Springs School |  | 3–19 | Inadequate (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Holmwood House School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-stanway-ey308705) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stanway-2504015) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stanway Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanway-pre-school-2784037) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Grove Preschool Stanway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-preschool-stanway-2735046) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-pre-school-2660282) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/centre-preschool-colchester-cio-2797442) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 17 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten take?

The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten?

Marks Tey is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit www.oldschoolhousekindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402180)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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