# Poppets Pre-School

Poppets Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Barling Magna Primary School, Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 0LN, in Barling, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, 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/poppets-pre-school-ey500685  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barling Magna Primary School, Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 0LN
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07486 964283
- Ofsted URN: EY500685

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 April 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.

Inspection history:

- 16 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 3 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500685

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY500685). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500685)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500685)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500685)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barling Magna Primary School, Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 0LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.567682,0.784307

- 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barling Magna Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Great Wakering Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Thorpe Hall School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rascals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-day-nursery-ey415045) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wakering-pre-school-ey540411) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Great Wakering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-wakering-pre-school-ey501657) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Friars Centre Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friars-centre-playgroup-2812159) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Childcare Shoebury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-childcare-shoebury-2882092) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kids Kingdom Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-kingdom-daycare-2614010) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppets Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppets Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppets Pre-School take?

Poppets Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Poppets Pre-School?

You can call 07486 964283.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500685)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppets+preschool&query_place_id=ChIJAQBAXBMn2UcRfe2rMFAJiMo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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