# Doddinghurst Community Pre-school

Doddinghurst Community Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Doddinghurst Village Hall, Church Lane, Doddinghurst, BRENTWOOD, CM15 0NJ, in Doddinghurst, Essex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doddinghurst-community-pre-school-508826  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Doddinghurst Village Hall, Church Lane, Doddinghurst, BRENTWOOD, CM15 0NJ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 07523 291553
- Website: http://www.dhcps.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 508826

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 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.

Inspection history:

- 22 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 7 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508826

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1996 (Reference 508826). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508826)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508826)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508826)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 July 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/431626)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Doddinghurst Village Hall, Church Lane, Doddinghurst, BRENTWOOD, CM15 0NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.666731,0.296898

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Doddinghurst Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Peartree Playing Field, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddinghurst Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Margaret's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margarets-pre-school-ey538711) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stondon Massey Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-massey-pre-school-2741479) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey248665) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Doves Christian Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-doves-christian-pre-school-ey545825) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackmore-preschool-and-wrap-around-care-2754492) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Kind Hearts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kind-hearts-pre-school-ey501175) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Doddinghurst Community Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Doddinghurst Community Pre-school Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Doddinghurst Community Pre-school take?

Doddinghurst Community Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Doddinghurst Community Pre-school?

You can call 07523 291553 and visit www.dhcps.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508826)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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