# Explorers Aveley

Explorers Aveley is a full-day nursery at Community Hub, High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BY, in Aveley, Thurrock. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-aveley-2598023  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Community Hub, High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BY
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2598023

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 2022, 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/16/2598023

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2598023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598023)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598023)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598023)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1453704)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Hub, High Street, Aveley, RM15 4BY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.498498,0.254926

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Aveley Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Martin Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Thurrock there are about 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kenningtons Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Purfleet Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Shaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aveley Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aveley-pre-school-cic-2753178) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery 2 T/A Future Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-2-t-a-future-stars-day-nursery-2850220) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-2583773) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Headstart Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Woodlands Pre School & Nursery (Purfleet-on-Thames)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pre-school-and-nursery-purfleet-on-thames-ey453859) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers Aveley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Aveley Good at its inspection on 14 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Aveley take?

Explorers Aveley is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers Aveley?

Purfleet is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598023)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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