# Friars Centre Playgroup

Friars Centre Playgroup is a full-day nursery at 8 Centurion Close, Shoeburyness, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9UT, in North Shoebury, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 46 children. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friars-centre-playgroup-2812159  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Centurion Close, Shoeburyness, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9UT
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01702 292516
- Ofsted URN: 2812159

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2812159). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812159)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812159)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812159)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1562982)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Centurion Close, Shoeburyness, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9UT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.540380,0.794336

- Station: Shoeburyness, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Friars Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shoebury Park, 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 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hinguar Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Great Wakering Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bournes Green Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bournes Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Superstars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-superstars-nursery-2749194) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-shoebury-2882092) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Great Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-wakering-pre-school-ey501657) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey417708) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wakering-pre-school-ey540411) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Johnstone Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/johnstone-road-pre-school-119487) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Friars Centre Playgroup take?

Friars Centre Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Friars Centre Playgroup?

Shoeburyness is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Friars Centre Playgroup?

You can call 01702 292516.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812159)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Friars+Centre+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJnfScLbcn2UcRjDR9GamNyHU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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