# Witham Valley Nursery Witham Valley Nursery is a full-day nursery at Guithavon Valley Evangelical Church, Guithavon Valley, Witham, CM8 1HF, in Witham, Essex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Guithavon Valley Evangelical Church, Guithavon Valley, Witham, CM8 1HF - Registered places: 24 - Phone: 07761 818409 - Website: https://withamvalleynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY481449 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 September 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/EY481449 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY481449). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481449) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481449) - Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481449) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1526162) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Guithavon Valley Evangelical Church, Guithavon Valley, Witham, CM8 1HF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.802074,0.636680 - Station: Witham (Essex), 0.3 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: River Walk, under 0.1 miles - Park: Witham Town Park, 0.3 miles - Park: River Walk, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Witham Town Park Playground, 0.4 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) | | 0.6 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 | 0.6 miles | | Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.8 miles | | Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 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) | | 1.1 miles | | Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Pelican Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-ey538718) | Outstanding | | | 0.1 miles | | [Step Start Nurseries Witham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Holly Trees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-2563245) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Witham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-nursery-ey295639) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lodge-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-402132) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Witham Valley Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Witham Valley Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 23 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Witham Valley Nursery take? Witham Valley Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Witham Valley Nursery? Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Witham Valley Nursery? You can call 07761 818409 and visit withamvalleynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481449) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.