# Loxford First Step Preschool

Loxford First Step Preschool is a full-day nursery at School Lodge, Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT, in Loxford, Redbridge. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loxford-first-step-preschool-2655266  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Lodge, Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2655266

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 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/16/2655266

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2655266). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655266)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655266)
- 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/16/2655266)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1415939)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lodge, Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.549680,0.087149

- Station: Barking, 0.7 miles
- Station: Upney, 1.0 miles, no step-free access
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barking Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Loxford Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: South Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Redbridge there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School | All-through | 3–19 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eastbury Community School | All-through | 3–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Uphall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oxford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxford-day-nursery-ey500636) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Chestnut@Arden House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-arden-house-ey482620) | Good | £107 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cheeky Dinos Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-dinos-nursery-2771575) |  |  | 07:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Just4kids Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just4kids-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey500686) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-barking-2722588) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Barney Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barney-bears-nursery-ey281440) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Loxford First Step Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loxford First Step Preschool Good at its inspection on 1 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loxford First Step Preschool take?

Loxford First Step Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Loxford First Step Preschool?

Barking is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655266)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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