# Willow Tree Nursery School

Willow Tree Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Chingford Avenue, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 4US, in Burrsville Park, Essex. It is registered for 190 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-school-2715179  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chingford Avenue, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 4US
- Registered places: 190
- Phone: 01255 221473
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/willow-tree-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2715179

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 October 2024, 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/16/2715179

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2715179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715179)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715179)
- Registered places: 190 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715179)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1746313)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chingford Avenue, Clacton-on-sea, CO15 4US

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.818302,1.154670

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Foots Farm Play Area, under 0.1 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engaines Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Burrsville Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cann Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Holland Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Shorefields School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gt Clacton Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gt-clacton-pre-school-ltd-ey379926) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Burrsville Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burrsville-pre-school-ey393966) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Nanny Jenny's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jennys-preschool-ey399413) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Jimmy's Pre-School - Cann Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jimmys-pre-school-cann-hall-2710186) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Chase Holland Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-holland-park-ey493102) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Chestnut Grove Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-ey408264) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Tree Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Tree Nursery School Good at its inspection on 23 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Tree Nursery School take?

Willow Tree Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 190 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willow Tree Nursery School?

Willow Tree Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Tree Nursery School?

Clacton-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Nursery School?

You can call 01255 221473 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715179)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJjdju_TJt2UcRoUdH4fVaOLE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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