# Writtle Green Pre-School

Writtle Green Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Beryl Platt Centre 12-14, Redwood Drive, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3LY, in Great Oxney Green, Essex. It is registered for 19 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/writtle-green-pre-school-650172  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Beryl Platt Centre 12-14, Redwood Drive, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3LY
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 07950 944612
- Website: http://writtlegreenpre-school.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 650172

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 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/16/650172

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1999 (Reference 650172). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650172)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650172)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650172)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1277774)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Beryl Platt Centre 12-14, Redwood Drive, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.729005,0.415745

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Writtle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westlands Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Hylands School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Duckling Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-duckling-nursery-ey535765) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey334078) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Beaches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaches-pre-school-2837763) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey268807) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Carealot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carealot-day-nursery-402191) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Roxwell Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roxwell-pre-school-650121) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Writtle Green Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Writtle Green Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Writtle Green Pre-School take?

Writtle Green Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Writtle Green Pre-School?

You can call 07950 944612 and visit writtlegreenpre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650172)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Writtle+Green+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ8wwFRwPr2EcRqyqJlUbf-wA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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