# Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school

Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Collingwood Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YJ, in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingwood-under-fives-pre-school-508760  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Collingwood Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YJ
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: 508760

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 2025, 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/16/508760

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1999 (Reference 508760). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508760)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508760)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508760)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/48165)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Collingwood Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.641255,0.621701

- Station: South Woodham Ferrers, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marsh Farm Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Compass Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Saltcoats Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Elmwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Woodville Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| William de Ferrers School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elmwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmwood-preschool-ey482970) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-marsh-farm-2834045) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey451561) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [HCA Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hca-pre-school-402293) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Hullbridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hullbridge-preschool-ey469576) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [South Woodham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-woodham-pre-school-ey337755) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school Good at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school take?

Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school?

South Woodham Ferrers is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508760)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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