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Nursery (incl. primary schools with a nursery)
Council: Essex

St Alban's Catholic Academy

Harlow, Essex - CM20 2NP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The mission statement of St Alban’s Catholic Academy clearly reflects the school’s role in the educational mission of the Church, promoting Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Epping, Essex - CM16 6EH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St Andrew’s we believe all God’s children should flourish in every area of their lives. Our broad and balanced curriculum inspires the whole child with their unique talents, encouraging them to develop self-respect and high aspirations.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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St Anne Line Catholic Infant School

Basildon, Essex - SS15 5AF

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 2-7)

“Here at St Anne Line Infant School and Nursery, we welcome children from 2 years old. At the heart of our Early Years provision is a commitment to placing children at the centre of everything we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex - CO16 8AG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St Clare’s, our Catholic faith is at the heart of who we are and shapes every aspect of school life. Our Mission Statement, “With Jesus, we learn to love and love to learn,” expresses our belief that education is not only about academic achievement, but about forming the whole child.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School

Brentwood, Essex - CM15 9BY

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“🍛 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧'𝐬? 👩🍳 Something delicious is on the menu today! We're heading into the school kitchen with our lovely Catering Manager, Mrs Dancey, for a closer look at one of the meals prepared for our children. Today it's curry!”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St James the Great Church of England Primary School

Colchester, Essex - CO1 2RA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Canvey Island, Essex - SS8 9DP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St Joseph’s, our core values - Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence - guide everything we do. We believe that every child is created in the image of God and deserves to be loved, known and supported to achieve their very best.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF

Chelmsford, Essex - CM3 5JX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our vision is to create a school and pre-school of excellence for Catholic families and families in our locality. All our children achieve their full potential in their academic, social, moral and spiritual selves.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Canvey Island, Essex - SS8 9QA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Katherine’s is a Church of England Primary School with Nursery provision where quality of learning is our priority, enabling every pupil to achieve their full potential within a caring Christian community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Luke's Catholic Academy

Harlow, Essex - CM19 4LU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Staff model these values and teach them to the pupils who can be rewarded for displaying these values, earning points for their House. Each House has a saint's name. The house saint is also a role model for our Pupils.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford

Basildon, Essex - SS13 2DU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Colchester, Essex - CO2 9RA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“An exemplary school that aims to provide an inclusive environment for all. St Michael's inspires everyone to achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall

Colchester, Essex - CO6 1YU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“St Peter's is a maintained primary school serving children aged 2 to 11. With a rich history and strong ties to the community, we are committed to providing a high-quality education grounded in our core Christian values.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon

Basildon, Essex - SS14 1UE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At St. Teresa's School, we embrace Catholic life and mission by following in the footsteps of St. Therese of Lisieux. Like her, we emphasise simplicity, love, and service in all that we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Colchester, Essex - CO3 9BE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, we value each child as an individual with a unique potential for learning. We consider our school a haven where all pupils feel safe to grow, are encouraged to thrive and inspired to become their very best self.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

St. George's School

Colchester, Essex - CO2 7RU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We have a clear vision for the school ... a vision based upon high expectations for children coupled with a caring and nurturing ethos.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Stambridge Primary School

Rochford, Essex - SS4 2AP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy

Romford, Essex - RM4 1EJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Stourview Church of England Primary Academy

Mistley, Essex - CO11 1NF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Stourview CofE Primary Academy, we are committed to providing a holistic education that reflects the Church of England’s vision of "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10).”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Tanglewood Nursery School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 2DX

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“At Tanglewood we want our children and their families to walk into school and share the passion that we feel for early education that will create a lifelong love of learning. We want everyone to feel part of a warm, welcoming, supportive community that is safe and nurturing.”

NurseryEstablishedNo rating on record