# Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery

Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, COLCHESTER, CO4 3SQ, in The Hythe, Essex. It is registered for 147 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 60 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wivenhoe-park-day-nursery-ey414291  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, COLCHESTER, CO4 3SQ
- Registered places: 147
- Phone: 01206 873224
- Website: https://www.wivenhoeparkdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY414291

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 March 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/EY414291

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY414291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414291)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414291)
- Registered places: 147 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414291)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, COLCHESTER, CO4 3SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.878054,0.943676

- Station: Hythe (Essex), 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wivenhoe Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 60 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Broomgrove Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Broomgrove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Old Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hazelmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Roach Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Beeches Pre-School Annexe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beeches-pre-school-annexe-ey559215) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey229919) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wivenhoe Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wivenhoe-preschool-2857868) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Explorers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pre-school-ey438275) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Beeches Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beeches-pre-school-203708) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Woodland Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-barn-day-nursery-ey303073) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery take?

Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 147 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery?

Hythe (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery?

You can call 01206 873224 and visit www.wivenhoeparkdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414291)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wivenhoe+Park+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ8Ut_XG4F2UcREo0x-1xIgzA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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