# Growing Little Champions

Growing Little Champions is a sessional pre-school at The Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Grays, RM16 4LU, in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock. It is registered for 12 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-little-champions-2838993  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Grays, RM16 4LU
- Registered places: 12
- Ofsted URN: 2838993

## 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 May 2025 (Reference 2838993). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838993)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838993)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838993)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Grays, RM16 4LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.477556,0.364356

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Free School | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Herringham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Treetops School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Treetops Free School |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Turners Retreat Early Years and Childhood Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/turners-retreat-early-years-and-childhood-services-2881666) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chadwell St Mary Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chadwell-st-mary-day-nursery-ltd-ey271369) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Thurrocks Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurrocks-little-learners-2841259) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Studio Montessori Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-studio-montessori-nurseries-2671742) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Helping Hands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helping-hands-day-nursery-ey423018) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-eagles-montessori-nursery-2757919) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Growing Little Champions take?

Growing Little Champions is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Growing Little Champions?

Tilbury Town is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838993)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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