# Westwood Montessori

Westwood Montessori is a full-day nursery at Spriggs Farm, Thaxted Road, Little Sampford, Saffron Walden, CB10 2SA, in Tindon End, Essex. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-montessori-ey337582  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spriggs Farm, Thaxted Road, Little Sampford, Saffron Walden, CB10 2SA
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01371 832870
- Website: http://www.westwoodmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY337582

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 June 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/EY337582

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY337582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337582)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337582)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337582)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/931830)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spriggs Farm, Thaxted Road, Little Sampford, Saffron Walden, CB10 2SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.971735,0.364238

## 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 1 review (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) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Windmill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-windmill-pre-school-402985) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-ey540176) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-childcare-centre-650130) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Great Bardfield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-bardfield-preschool-203620) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Debden Barns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/debden-barns-day-nursery-2892608) |  |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bardfield-montessori-day-nursery-2615553) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Westwood Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Westwood Montessori Outstanding at its inspection on 13 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Westwood Montessori take?

Westwood Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Westwood Montessori?

You can call 01371 832870 and visit www.westwoodmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337582)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Westwood+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJL-QjmCOL2EcRL3A98K-gUZ4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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