# Avenue Playgroup

Avenue Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Avenue Baptist Church, Milton Road, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 7JX, in Clifftown, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avenue-playgroup-ey419401  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Avenue Baptist Church, Milton Road, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 7JX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07745 346819
- Website: http://www.avenuebaptist.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY419401

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419401

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY419401). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419401)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419401)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419401)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/954757)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Avenue Baptist Church, Milton Road, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 7JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538809,0.700927

- Station: Westcliff, 0.4 miles
- Station: Southend Central, 0.5 miles
- Station: Southend Victoria, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Cliffs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Prittlewell Square, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Westborough School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Royal Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-village-nursery-ey368543) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dolly and Bear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolly-and-bear-day-nursery-2525564) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Snaps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snaps-day-nursery-ey231620) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sarah's Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sarahs-montessori-day-nursery-2782186) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Westcliff Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westcliff-pre-school-2709952) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-2732475) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Avenue Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Avenue Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Avenue Playgroup take?

Avenue Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Avenue Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Avenue Playgroup?

You can call 07745 346819 and visit www.avenuebaptist.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419401)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Avenue+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJE2hAKrfZ2EcR3XNk1_rzt_4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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