# The Park preschool

The Park preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews C of E School, Morton Way, HALSTEAD, CO9 2BH, in Halstead, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-preschool-ey446086  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews C of E School, Morton Way, HALSTEAD, CO9 2BH
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07580 385311
- Website: http://www.theparkpreschoolhalstead.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY446086

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446086

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY446086). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446086)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446086)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446086)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews C of E School, Morton Way, HALSTEAD, CO9 2BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.949404,0.647387

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Pickles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pickles-nursery-ey491686) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2772586) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School Colne Engaine Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-colne-engaine-ltd-2747576) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-ey490758) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [St. Peter's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-nursery-ey493461) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Dalemor Explorer Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dalemor-explorer-nursery-2805369) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Park preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Park preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Park preschool take?

The Park preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Park preschool?

You can call 07580 385311 and visit www.theparkpreschoolhalstead.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446086)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Park+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJHTE3yWn52EcR7TfG7O9kGTg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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