# The Red School

The Red School is a sessional pre-school at The Queens Hall Community Centre, The Pavilions, School Green Lane, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6EY, in North Weald Bassett, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-school-2662674  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Queens Hall Community Centre, The Pavilions, School Green Lane, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6EY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07801 299549
- Ofsted URN: 2662674

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 July 2024, 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/16/2662674

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2662674). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662674)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662674)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662674)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/554492)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Queens Hall Community Centre, The Pavilions, School Green Lane, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.722183,0.173872

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [North Weald Village Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-weald-village-pre-school-ltd-2590514) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Scribbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-2591647) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-epping-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey490794) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-ey554996) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Bright Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-pre-school-ey395696) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Epping Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/epping-montessori-nursery-ltd-2701529) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Red School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Red School Outstanding at its inspection on 1 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Red School take?

The Red School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Red School?

You can call 07801 299549.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662674)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Red+School&query_place_id=ChIJGxf2Hv6Z2EcR0bx54UXqeQ8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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