# The Windmill Pre-School

The Windmill Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Windmill Pre-School, Bolford Street Hall, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2PY, in Thaxted, Essex. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, 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-windmill-pre-school-402985  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Windmill Pre-School, Bolford Street Hall, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2PY
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01371 831457
- Website: http://thewindmillpreschoolthaxted.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 402985

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 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/16/402985

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1999 (Reference 402985). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402985)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402985)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402985)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Windmill Pre-School, Bolford Street Hall, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.953809,0.340434

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaxted Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-ey540176) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Westwood Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-montessori-ey337582) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-childcare-centre-650130) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Debden Barns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/debden-barns-day-nursery-2892608) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Great Bardfield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-bardfield-preschool-203620) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bardfield-montessori-day-nursery-2615553) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Windmill Pre-School Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Windmill Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01371 831457 and visit thewindmillpreschoolthaxted.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402985)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Windmill+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJHV0RdHSL2EcRVwlf97PSHmY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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