# Mucky Pups Pre-School

Mucky Pups Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Scout Hut, Magnolia Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, SS4 3AD, in Ashingdon, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-pre-school-ey316938  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Scout Hut, Magnolia Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, SS4 3AD
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07944 162953
- Website: https://muckypup101.wixsite.com/muckypupspreschool
- Ofsted URN: EY316938

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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/EY316938

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2005 (Reference EY316938). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316938)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316938)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316938)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/15306)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Scout Hut, Magnolia Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, SS4 3AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.596843,0.685438

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Magnolia Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Farm Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holt Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Waterman Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Lift Ashingdon | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lift Westerings | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lift Plumberow | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashingdon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashingdon-preschool-402187) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-preschool-402131) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St.Teresa's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-teresas-pre-school-ey270968) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wishing Well Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wishing-well-day-nursery-ey368042) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Rochford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rochford-day-nursery-402557) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Clever Clogs At Westerings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-at-westerings-ey485221) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mucky Pups Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mucky Pups Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mucky Pups Pre-School take?

Mucky Pups Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mucky Pups Pre-School?

Hockley is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mucky Pups Pre-School?

You can call 07944 162953 and visit muckypup101.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316938)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mucky+Pups+Pre-School+Rochford&query_place_id=ChIJmf4lYcjZ2EcRPHin1m4IDgw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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