# Headstart PreSchool 1

Headstart PreSchool 1 is a sessional pre-school at Head Start Preschool 1, Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA, in South Ockendon, Thurrock. It is registered for 24 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-preschool-1-2769038  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Head Start Preschool 1, Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2769038

## 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 January 2024 (Reference 2769038). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769038)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769038)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769038)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/390875)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Head Start Preschool 1, Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.509388,0.288381

- Station: Ockendon, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bonnygate Wood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dilkes Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cruick Avenue Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Little Belhus Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bonnygate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Benyon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Aveley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-day-and-afterschool-care-ltd-ey271047) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Surestart - Where Kids Come First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/surestart-where-kids-come-first-ey337731) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Headstart Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quince-tree-day-nursery-ltd-ey339858) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-2583773) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Headstart PreSchool 1 take?

Headstart PreSchool 1 is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Headstart PreSchool 1?

Ockendon is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769038)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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