# Kingsway Pre-School

Kingsway Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Chalkwell Methodist Church, Eastwood Lane South, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 9XH, in Chalkwell, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsway-pre-school-119492  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Chalkwell Methodist Church, Eastwood Lane South, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 9XH
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 07757 164206
- Website: https://www.kingswaypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 119492

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 May 2022, 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/16/119492

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1997 (Reference 119492). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119492)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119492)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119492)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chalkwell Methodist Church, Eastwood Lane South, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 9XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548768,0.675711

- Station: Chalkwell, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chalkwell Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Prittle Brook Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Saint Pierre School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Earls Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The St Christopher School |  | 3–19 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-2003-ltd-ey273928) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Imperial Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imperial-day-nursery-ltd-ey395484) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kindred Westcliff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-westcliff-2525560) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-119501) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-ey279099) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-road-baptist-church-pre-school-ey545406) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kingsway Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kingsway Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 10 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kingsway Pre-School take?

Kingsway Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kingsway Pre-School?

Chalkwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kingsway Pre-School?

You can call 07757 164206 and visit www.kingswaypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/119492)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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