# Johnstone Road Pre-School

Johnstone Road Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, The Broadway, THORPE BAY, SS1 3HQ, in Thorpe Bay, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/johnstone-road-pre-school-119487  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, The Broadway, THORPE BAY, SS1 3HQ
- Registered places: 35
- Ofsted URN: 119487

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119487

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 119487). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119487)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119487)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119487)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, The Broadway, THORPE BAY, SS1 3HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.534483,0.759667

- Station: Thorpe Bay, 0.2 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournes Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bournes Green Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Greenways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thorpe Hall School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hinguar Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-shoebury-2882092) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Trinket Box Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinket-box-pre-school-ltd-ey445065) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey417708) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Superstars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-superstars-nursery-2749194) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Southchurch Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southchurch-park-pre-school-2885772) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Cockleshell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cockleshell-nursery-ey284617) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Johnstone Road Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Johnstone Road Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 12 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Johnstone Road Pre-School take?

Johnstone Road Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Johnstone Road Pre-School?

Thorpe Bay is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119487)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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