# Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings

Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings is a full-day nursery at Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings, Maple Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PR, in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 100 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-academy-unit-14-leighcliff-buildings-2882266  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings, Maple Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PR
- Registered places: 100
- Ofsted URN: 2882266

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2025 (Reference 2882266). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882266)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882266)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882266)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings, Maple Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542190,0.662416

- Station: Chalkwell, 0.4 miles
- Station: Leigh-on-Sea, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leigh Cliffs, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chalkwell Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh North Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Saint Pierre School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Peek A Boo Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peek-a-boo-pre-school-ey498244) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-road-baptist-church-pre-school-ey545406) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [LEIGH TREASURES PRESCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-treasures-preschool-2847658) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Leigh Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-village-day-nursery-ey368849) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Small Friends Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-friends-childrens-day-nursery-ey152460) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Smiley Centre For Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-centre-for-children-ey487003) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings take?

Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings?

Chalkwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882266)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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