# Witham Nursery

Witham Nursery is a full-day nursery at 52 Maldon Road, Witham, CM8 1HN, in Witham, Essex. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 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/witham-nursery-ey295639  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 52 Maldon Road, Witham, CM8 1HN
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01376 517611
- Website: https://www.belindasnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY295639

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 March 2022, 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/EY295639

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY295639). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295639)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295639)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295639)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/300572)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 52 Maldon Road, Witham, CM8 1HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.798107,0.641985

- Station: Witham (Essex), 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Witham Town Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: River Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: River Walk, 0.3 miles
- Park: River Walk, 0.3 miles
- Park: Blackwater Rail Trail, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Witham Town Park 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chipping Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Step Start Nurseries Witham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Pelican Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-ey538718) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holly Trees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-2563245) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Witham Valley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Hands Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-pre-school-nursery-203764) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Witham Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Witham Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Witham Nursery take?

Witham Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Witham Nursery?

Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Witham Nursery?

You can call 01376 517611 and visit www.belindasnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295639)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Witham+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQ8ynMV3k2EcR0bA3GQ_k4FE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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