# Leigh Village Day Nursery

Leigh Village Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old Chapel, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SG, in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Village Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-village-day-nursery-ey368849  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Chapel, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SG
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01702 480077
- Website: http://leighvillage.co.uk/
- Run by: [Village Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/village-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY368849

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 January 2023, 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/EY368849

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2008 (Reference EY368849). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368849)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368849)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368849)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/512969)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Chapel, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.545463,0.654933

- Station: Leigh-on-Sea, 0.7 miles
- Station: Chalkwell, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bonchurch Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Leigh Cliffs, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bonchurch Park Play Area, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh North Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St. Michael's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smiley Centre For Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-centre-for-children-ey487003) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey479985) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [LEIGH TREASURES PRESCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-treasures-preschool-2847658) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peek A Boo Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peek-a-boo-pre-school-ey498244) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Small Friends Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-friends-childrens-day-nursery-ey152460) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-road-baptist-church-pre-school-ey545406) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Leigh Village Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leigh Village Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leigh Village Day Nursery take?

Leigh Village Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Leigh Village Day Nursery?

Leigh Village Day Nursery is run by Village Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Leigh Village Day Nursery?

Leigh-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Leigh Village Day Nursery?

You can call 01702 480077 and visit leighvillage.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368849)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Leigh+Village+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJzdY8Qy_a2EcRTs3MpY3XIPs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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