# Little Pals Forest Nursery

Little Pals Forest Nursery is a full-day nursery at 465 St Johns Road, Clacton, Clacton, CO16 8DU, in Bocking's Elm, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pals-forest-nursery-2736119  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 465 St Johns Road, Clacton, Clacton, CO16 8DU
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01255 423745
- Website: http://www.little-pals.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-pals-childrens-centre-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2736119

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 October 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/16/2736119

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2736119). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736119)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736119)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736119)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 465 St Johns Road, Clacton, Clacton, CO16 8DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.803636,1.128900

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cranleigh Close Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ravens Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cann Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Alton Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Jimmy's Pre-School - Cann Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jimmys-pre-school-cann-hall-2710186) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chestnut Grove Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-ey408264) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pals-childrens-centre-nursery-ey395827) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Chase Clacton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-clacton-ey492976) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Nanny Jenny's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-jennys-preschool-ey399413) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Gt Clacton Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gt-clacton-pre-school-ltd-ey379926) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pals Forest Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Pals Forest Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Pals Forest Nursery take?

Little Pals Forest Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Pals Forest Nursery?

Little Pals Forest Nursery is run by Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Pals Forest Nursery?

Clacton-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Pals Forest Nursery?

You can call 01255 423745 and visit www.little-pals.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736119)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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