# Little Wakering Pre-School

Little Wakering Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Edmunds Church Hall, Great Wakering, SS3 0JB, in Little Wakering, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Great Wakering Pre-School LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wakering-pre-school-ey540411  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Edmunds Church Hall, Great Wakering, SS3 0JB
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01702 216120
- Website: http://www.greatwakeringpreschools.co.uk/
- Run by: [Great Wakering Pre-School LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/great-wakering-pre-school-llp)
- Ofsted URN: EY540411

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 January 2025, 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/EY540411

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY540411). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540411)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540411)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540411)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Edmunds Church Hall, Great Wakering, SS3 0JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555468,0.789981

- 10 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wakering Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Barling Magna Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Friars Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bournes Green Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Thorpe Hall School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bournes Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-wakering-pre-school-ey501657) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rascals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey415045) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Poppets Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-ey500685) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Friars Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friars-centre-playgroup-2812159) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-shoebury-2882092) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Superstars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-superstars-nursery-2749194) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Wakering Pre-School Good at its inspection on 21 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Wakering Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Wakering Pre-School?

Little Wakering Pre-School is run by Great Wakering Pre-School LLP, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Shoeburyness is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Wakering Pre-School?

You can call 01702 216120 and visit www.greatwakeringpreschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540411)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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