# James Oglethorpe Pre-School

James Oglethorpe Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The James Oglethorpe Primary School, Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3NB, in Cranham, Havering. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 08:30–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/james-oglethorpe-pre-school-ey547924  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The James Oglethorpe Primary School, Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3NB
- Opening hours: 08:30–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01708 225202
- Website: http://www.jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY547924

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 2025, 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/EY547924

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY547924). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547924)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547924)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547924)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–19:00

## Getting there

Address: The James Oglethorpe Primary School, Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.556342,0.270289

- Station: Upminster, 0.8 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Havering there are about 2.8 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 James Oglethorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Engayne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Corbets Tey School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Oakfields Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Branfil Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lottie & Ollie Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lottie-and-ollie-ltd-ey467265) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Storybook Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/storybook-day-nursery-ey491961) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Marlborough Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marlborough-preschool-2829891) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 7](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-7-ey549971) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [The Railway Children Upminster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-2649496) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Railway Children Upminster 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-2-2798982) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are James Oglethorpe Pre-School's opening hours?

James Oglethorpe Pre-School opens 08:30–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is James Oglethorpe Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated James Oglethorpe Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can James Oglethorpe Pre-School take?

James Oglethorpe Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to James Oglethorpe Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact James Oglethorpe Pre-School?

You can call 01708 225202 and visit www.jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547924)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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