8.2
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Day Nurseries Owned by The Oak-Tree Group of Schools
The Oak-Tree Group of Schools operates four schools in South West Essex/North London borders supporting children aged from two and a half years old.
The group delivers high quality early years education at its four schools Braeside School in Buckhurst Hill, Coopersale Hall School in Epping, Normanhurst School in North Chingford and Oaklands School in Loughton.
The Oak-Tree Group of Schools Locations (3)
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"Absolutely amazing pre-school. They were exceptional with my daughter, catering to her speed and depth of learning. Communication was super…"
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From September 2026, Normanhurst School will be expanding its Nursery & Pre-School provision to include a choice of term time only provision for 34 weeks, or provision throughout the year for 50 ... Read more
"Great learning experience.
My daughter really enjoyed her time at the nursery.
Great facilities and really helped her.
The nursery…"
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120 Places
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Day Nursery
From September 2026, Coopersale Hall School will be expanding its Nursery & Pre-School provision to include a choice of term time only provision for 34 weeks, or provision throughout the year for 50 ... Read more
"Oaklands has been absolutely fantastic for our family. Three of my daughters have attended and every one of them has loved it. The…"
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110 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
From September 2026, Oaklands School will be expanding its Nursery & Pre-School provision to include a choice of term time only provision for 34 weeks, or provision throughout the year for 50 ... Read more
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Day Nursery
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Sessional Day Care
The Oak-Tree Group of Schools Reviews (6)
8.2
The Oak-Tree Group of Schools has a Group Review Score of 8.2 (8.230) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to The Oak-Tree Group of Schools must have a Review Score.
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from G A (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing pre-school. They were exceptional with my daughter, catering to her speed and depth of learning. Communication was super clear and open. They provided meaningful guidance and were always proactive. Would recommend :)
from Manpreet J (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Oaklands has been absolutely fantastic for our family. Three of my daughters have attended and every one of them has loved it. The activities are amazing fun, engaging, and covering both academic learning and sports, they really help the children grow in confidence and skills.
The teachers are truly
wonderful - caring, supportive, and passionate about what they do. Communication has always been excellent, which gives such peace of mind as a parent. The wraparound and pastoral care has also been brilliant and incredibly reliable.
They were incredibly helpful when it came to choosing the best next school for the girls and genuinely cared about each child's future and success. They went above and beyond with exam preparation too.
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Oaklands and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment for their children.
from L T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My child had an amazing time at the kindergarten. The teachers created a very friendly, nurturing environment which helped my child feel at home immediately. The care from the staff was exceptional and I saw my child grow in confidence and make lots of progress in all areas.
My child particularly
loved all the creative and art activities and I was really impressed with the wide range of what was on offer (including music and sports with specialist teachers). The kindergarten took the children on lots of trips and excursions which were brilliant for giving my child a greater sense of independence and a chance to experience different places. My child also enjoyed taking part in sports day and various performances.
I feel that the kindergarten gave her a very positive start to education and an enthusiasm for school.
from M C (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Great learning experience.
My daughter really enjoyed her time at the nursery.
Great facilities and really helped her.
The nursery prepared her for reception and the next step in her learning journey.
from H M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The best place for my daughter, lots of fun and play coupled with quality education for my three year old at the time. Outdoor and indoor provision, trips and lots of experiences. Breakfast club and afterschool club. Lovely community, caring and experienced teachers, great headteacher and overall wonderful
place. Small but mighty, nothing flashy about the facilities but perfect fit for our children. Halal meals. Highly recommended.
from E W (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Normanhurst School in Upper Kindergarten as quite a shy child, but over time he's grown so much in confidence thanks to the wonderful care and encouragement from the staff. From the very first day, everyone was so kind, welcoming, and patient - they really took the time to help him
settle in. The teachers create such a warm, nurturing environment where learning is fun, creative, and engaging.
We've been part of the Normanhurst community for quite a few years now, as our daughter - who is currently in Year 9 - also started in Lower Kindergarten. She has thrived throughout her time at the school, and it's been wonderful to watch both of our children grow in confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
Communication with parents is always excellent, and there's a real family feel to the school. You can tell that the staff genuinely care about the children and take pride in helping them reach their potential.
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