Tanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 2–5 · Chelmsford, Essex
Tanglewood Nursery School is a nursery school in Chelmsford, Essex for ages 2–5 (local authority nursery school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 8 January 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DX
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 133 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 8 January 2025
Strengths
- “Children thrive at this nursery.”
- “They benefit from all staff knowing their abilities and interests well.”
- “Staff skilfully match the curriculum to meet children’s needs, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
To improve
- “However, there are occasions when there are not enough opportunities for these children to have this rich knowledge secured further in their play or class work.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 5 February 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- Broomfield Road Day Nursery School 0.6 mi Outstanding
- Aspen Tree Childcare 0.6 mi Good
- Little Nipperz Chelmsford 0.7 mi Good
- Kids Inc Day Nursery 0.7 mi Good
- Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford 1.0 mi Good
- Jayne's Nursery Ltd 1.0 mi Good
- Beaches Pre-School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Little Learners 1.1 mi Good