Best Nurseries in COLCHESTER
50 nurseries in COLCHESTER — 1 Outstanding, 15 Good
Ofsted ratings in COLCHESTER
50
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
15
Good
34
Not yet rated
Brinkley Grove Primary School, Colchester
St. Johns Church Community Centre, COLCHESTER
St. Andrews C Of E Primary Academy, Colchester
Colchester Northern Gateway Sports Park, Colchester
St. Michaels Primary School & Nursery, Colchester
Ardleigh St. Marys C of E Primary School, COLCHESTER
Kelvedon St. Marys C Of E Primary Academy, Colchester
St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Colchester
Fordham All Saints Primary School, Colchester
Colne Engaine C Of E School, Colchester
Stratford St Mary Primary School, COLCHESTER
Fordham All Saints Primary School, Colchester
Colchester County High School for Girls, Colchester
Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in COLCHESTER
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Nearby areas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in COLCHESTER?
COLCHESTER has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 15 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in COLCHESTER are rated Outstanding or Good?
32% of nurseries in COLCHESTER are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in COLCHESTER?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in COLCHESTER sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.