# Great Wakering Pre-School

Great Wakering Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Community Centre, High Street, Great Wakering, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 0EJ, in Great Wakering, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Great Wakering Pre-School LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-wakering-pre-school-ey501657  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Centre, High Street, Great Wakering, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 0EJ
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Great Wakering Pre-School LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/great-wakering-pre-school-llp)
- Ofsted URN: EY501657

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, 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/EY501657

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY501657). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501657)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501657)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501657)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/45874)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, High Street, Great Wakering, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 0EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.553023,0.805398

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wakering Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Friars Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Barling Magna Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Bournes Green Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Hinguar Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wakering-pre-school-ey540411) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Friars Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friars-centre-playgroup-2812159) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rascals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey415045) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Poppets Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-ey500685) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Superstars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-superstars-nursery-2749194) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-shoebury-2882092) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Great Wakering Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Great Wakering Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Great Wakering Pre-School take?

Great Wakering Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Great Wakering Pre-School?

Great Wakering Pre-School is run by Great Wakering Pre-School LLP, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Great Wakering Pre-School?

Shoeburyness is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501657)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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