# Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club

Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club is a full-day nursery at St James Hall, 27 St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL, in Marden Ash, Essex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ongar-pre-school-breakfast-and-after-school-club-2727644  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St James Hall, 27 St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01245 914826
- Website: http://www.folpre-schools.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2727644

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 July 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/16/2727644

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2727644). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727644)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727644)
- 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/16/2727644)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1701560)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St James Hall, 27 St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.696982,0.241901

- 6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Ongar Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ongar Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| High Ongar Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Ongar Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puzzlez Playschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puzzlez-playschool-ltd-2796612) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [ABC Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey369791) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery (Ongar)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/truly-scrumptious-early-years-nursery-ongar-ey489474) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-pre-school-ey395696) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Fyfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-fyfield-2833383) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey248665) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club Good at its inspection on 9 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club take?

Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club?

You can call 01245 914826 and visit www.folpre-schools.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727644)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ongar+Pre-School%2C+Breakfast+%26+After+School+Club&query_place_id=ChIJox46286X2EcR5yipwlLdy2I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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