# Orsett Playgroup

Orsett Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, High Road Mill Lane, ORSETT, RM16 3HB, in Orsett, Thurrock. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orsett-playgroup-401555  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, High Road Mill Lane, ORSETT, RM16 3HB
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 401555

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, 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/16/401555

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 401555). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/401555)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/401555)
- 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/16/401555)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, High Road Mill Lane, ORSETT, RM16 3HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.512005,0.364539

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsett Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Treetops Free School |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Treetops School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Deneholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Stifford Clays Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Herringham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Orsett Heath Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-garden-day-nursery-wgdn-ey438186) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [JTD Day care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jtd-day-care-2842998) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-friends-pre-school-2539618) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Playaway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-pre-school-2790401) |  |  | 09:00–15:15 | 1.8 miles |
| [Play Studio Montessori Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-studio-montessori-nurseries-2671742) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Thurrocks Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurrocks-little-learners-2841259) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orsett Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orsett Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orsett Playgroup take?

Orsett Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/401555)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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