# Ashingdon Preschool

Ashingdon Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Cricket Pavillion, Ashingdon Road, ROCHFORD, SS4 1RG, in Rochford, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashingdon-preschool-402187  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Cricket Pavillion, Ashingdon Road, ROCHFORD, SS4 1RG
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07977 955263
- Ofsted URN: 402187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 402187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402187)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402187)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Cricket Pavillion, Ashingdon Road, ROCHFORD, SS4 1RG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.588769,0.698274

- Station: Rochford, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Doggets Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holt Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Holt Farm Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Waterman Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stambridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lift Westerings | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| The King Edmund School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St.Teresa's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-teresas-pre-school-ey270968) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Rochford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rochford-day-nursery-402557) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wishing Well Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wishing-well-day-nursery-ey368042) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mucky Pups Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-pre-school-ey316938) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cherry Pips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-pips-day-nursery-2599500) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-preschool-402131) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashingdon Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashingdon Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 15 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashingdon Preschool take?

Ashingdon Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ashingdon Preschool?

Rochford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashingdon Preschool?

You can call 07977 955263.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402187)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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