# Elmwood Preschool

Elmwood Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 22 Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NB, in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmwood-preschool-ey482970  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 22 Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NB
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01245 329529
- Website: http://www.elmwoodpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY482970

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 January 2023, 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/EY482970

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2014 (Reference EY482970). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482970)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482970)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482970)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1138849)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22 Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.645300,0.612914

- Station: South Woodham Ferrers, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Compass Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saltcoats Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 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) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey451561) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingwood-under-fives-pre-school-508760) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [South Woodham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-woodham-pre-school-ey337755) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-marsh-farm-2834045) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [HCA Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hca-pre-school-402293) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Hullbridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hullbridge-preschool-ey469576) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elmwood Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elmwood Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 25 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elmwood Preschool take?

Elmwood Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Elmwood Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Elmwood Preschool?

You can call 01245 329529 and visit www.elmwoodpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482970)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elmwood+Preschool+CIC&query_place_id=ChIJEZtKSebd2EcRZ7yFinHBPL8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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