# Eastwood Community Pre-School

Eastwood Community Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Eastwood Community Centre, Western Approaches, Southend on Sea, SS2 6XY, in Eastwood, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2020, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Eastwood Community Playgroup Association Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastwood-community-pre-school-119473  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Eastwood Community Centre, Western Approaches, Southend on Sea, SS2 6XY
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 07914 760028
- Run by: [Eastwood Community Playgroup Association Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/eastwood-community-playgroup-association-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 119473

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 2020, 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/16/119473

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 119473). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119473)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119473)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119473)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Eastwood Community Centre, Western Approaches, Southend on Sea, SS2 6XY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.571083,0.669762

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Scott Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cockethurst Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heycroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kingsdown School |  | 3–14 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Edwards Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The St Christopher School |  | 3–19 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Fairways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitehouse Playgroup Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehouse-playgroup-preschool-119537) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Eastwood Community Nursery Cabin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastwood-community-nursery-cabin-2852590) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Pips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-pips-day-nursery-2599500) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Eastwood Community Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastwood-community-early-years-ey555930) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kindred Westcliff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-westcliff-2525560) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Blenheim Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blenheim-early-years-2725277) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Eastwood Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Eastwood Community Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 February 2020, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Eastwood Community Pre-School take?

Eastwood Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Eastwood Community Pre-School?

Eastwood Community Pre-School is run by Eastwood Community Playgroup Association Committee, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Eastwood Community Pre-School?

Southend Airport is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Eastwood Community Pre-School?

You can call 07914 760028.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119473)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=EASTWOOD+COMMUNITY+PRE-SCHOOL+2&query_place_id=ChIJE5wm42_Z2EcRdC_rDYGjzpk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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