# Clever Clogs Preschool

Clever Clogs Preschool is a full-day nursery at Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4EH, in Hawkwell, Essex. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-preschool-402131  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4EH
- Registered places: 35
- Ofsted URN: 402131

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 May 2024, 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/16/402131

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 402131). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402131)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402131)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402131)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 March 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/155563)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.595969,0.666990

- Station: Hockley, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Westerings | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lift Plumberow | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lift Hockley | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holt Farm Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Holt Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lift Ashingdon | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clever Clogs At Westerings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-at-westerings-ey485221) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-beans-montessori-nursery-ey450269) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Butterflies Clubhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-clubhouse-2620355) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tots 2 Teens daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-2-teens-daycare-2716595) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mucky Pups Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-pre-school-ey316938) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jelly Beans Montessori Pre-School At Plumberow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-beans-montessori-pre-school-at-plumberow-ey539763) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clever Clogs Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clever Clogs Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 17 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clever Clogs Preschool take?

Clever Clogs Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Clever Clogs Preschool?

Hockley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402131)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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