Ofsted record

Balfour Nursery

Ilford, Essex · URN EY308464

According to Ofsted's inspection on 24 February 2022, Balfour Nursery in Ilford, Essex was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 24 February 2022

    4 years ago

    Ofsted's record for this setting has not changed since.

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 28 November 2016 Good
  4. 21 November 2013 Good
  5. 28 January 2011 Good
  6. 23 January 2006 Requires Improvement

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY308464
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
1 July 2005
Local authority
Redbridge

Ilford, Essex · IG1 4HP. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was Balfour Nursery last inspected by Ofsted? +

Balfour Nursery in Ilford, Essex was last inspected on 24 February 2022, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is Balfour Nursery's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated Balfour Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has Balfour Nursery been registered? +

Balfour Nursery has been registered with Ofsted since 1 July 2005. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY308464.

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