# Woodland House Day Nursery

Woodland House Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Copeland, John De Bois Hill, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7PJ, in Fox Street, Essex. It is registered for 55 children. It is run by WOODLAND BARN LTD..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-house-day-nursery-2833898  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Copeland, John De Bois Hill, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7PJ
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01206 259163
- Website: https://www.woodland-house.co.uk/
- Run by: [WOODLAND BARN LTD.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/woodland-barn-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2833898

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2833898). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833898)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833898)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833898)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1870094)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Copeland, John De Bois Hill, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.912299,0.954291

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Roach Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hazelmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.3 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) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Friars Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-barn-nursery-2550202) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Oaklea Montessori St John's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklea-montessori-st-johns-ey550414) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Abacus Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-little-learners-2764842) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colchester Severalls Business Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colchester-severalls-business-park-ey289579) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Nannas Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannas-neighbourhood-nursery-ey288950) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Abacus Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-kindergarten-ey479966) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Woodland House Day Nursery take?

Woodland House Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodland House Day Nursery?

Woodland House Day Nursery is run by WOODLAND BARN LTD., which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Woodland House Day Nursery?

You can call 01206 259163 and visit www.woodland-house.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833898)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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