# Little Jimmy's Pre-school

Little Jimmy's Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at St James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1LF, in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 22 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Jimmy's Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jimmys-pre-school-ey415398  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1LF
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01255 484317
- Website: http://www.littlejimmys.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Jimmy's Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-jimmys-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY415398

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 May 2024, 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/EY415398

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY415398). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415398)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415398)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415398)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St James Church Hall, Tower Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.787049,1.147898

- Station: Clacton-on-Sea, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Martello Play Area, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ravens Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Shorefields School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Holland Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clacton-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey461712) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Chase Clacton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-clacton-ey492976) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chestnut Grove Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-ey408264) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nanny Jenny's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jennys-preschool-ey399413) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pals-childrens-centre-nursery-ey395827) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Chase Holland Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-holland-park-ey493102) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Jimmy's Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Jimmy's Pre-school Good at its inspection on 22 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Jimmy's Pre-school take?

Little Jimmy's Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Jimmy's Pre-school?

Little Jimmy's Pre-school is run by Little Jimmy's Preschool Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Jimmy's Pre-school?

Clacton-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Jimmy's Pre-school?

You can call 01255 484317 and visit www.littlejimmys.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY415398)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Jimmy%27s+PreSchool+-+St+James+Site&query_place_id=ChIJERrt6zQT2UcR0YM3VlX6tcU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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