# Headstart Pre school

Headstart Pre school is a sessional pre-school at Headstart Preschool, Flat 1 Darenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LY, in South Ockendon, Thurrock. It is registered for 13 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Headstart Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Headstart Preschool, Flat 1 Darenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LY
- Registered places: 13
- Phone: 01708 856916
- Website: http://www.headstartnursery2.co.uk/
- Run by: [Headstart Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/headstart-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 2588103

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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/16/2588103

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2588103). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588103)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588103)
- Registered places: 13 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588103)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1129173)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Headstart Preschool, Flat 1 Darenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508347,0.278140

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dilkes Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bonnygate Wood Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Little Belhus Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hangmans Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Bonnygate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aveley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 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 | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Headstart PreSchool 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-preschool-1-2769038) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-day-and-afterschool-care-ltd-ey271047) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Surestart - Where Kids Come First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/surestart-where-kids-come-first-ey337731) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-2583773) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Aveley Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aveley-pre-school-cic-2753178) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Headstart Pre school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Headstart Pre school Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Headstart Pre school take?

Headstart Pre school is registered with Ofsted for up to 13 children at any one time.

### Who runs Headstart Pre school?

Headstart Pre school is run by Headstart Partnership, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Headstart Pre school?

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

### How do I contact Headstart Pre school?

You can call 01708 856916 and visit www.headstartnursery2.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588103)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Headstart+Nursery+2&query_place_id=ChIJqdLEtKyw2EcRbyQqqxFJl_4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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