# Little Friends Pre-School

Little Friends Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Deneholm Cp School, Culford Road, GRAYS, RM16 2SS, in Little Thurrock, Thurrock. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-friends-pre-school-2539618  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Deneholm Cp School, Culford Road, GRAYS, RM16 2SS
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2539618

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 2022, 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/16/2539618

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2539618). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2539618)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2539618)
- 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/16/2539618)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1211201)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Deneholm Cp School, Culford Road, GRAYS, RM16 2SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.493748,0.339015

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Dip-In, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deneholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stifford Clays Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Treetops School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Treetops Free School |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Quarry Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [JTD Day care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jtd-day-care-2842998) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playaway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-pre-school-2790401) |  |  | 09:00–15:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Roo's Pre-School 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-roos-pre-school-2-2577139) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-garden-day-nursery-wgdn-ey438186) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Leaps Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaps-daycare-limited-2839648) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Monarchs Childcare Ltd (64)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-64-ey500097) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Friends Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Friends Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Friends Pre-School take?

Little Friends Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Friends Pre-School?

Grays is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2539618)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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