# Rascals

Rascals is a full-day nursery at Fairways Primary School, The Fairway, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 4QW, in Belfairs, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Polardreams Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-ey271249  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fairways Primary School, The Fairway, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 4QW
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01702 522030
- Website: http://www.rascalsonline.co.uk/
- Run by: [Polardreams Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/polardreams-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY271249

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271249

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2003 (Reference EY271249). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271249)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271249)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271249)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/534837)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fairways Primary School, The Fairway, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 4QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.560400,0.643481

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakwood Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shannon Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Belfairs Park Woodland Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The St Christopher School |  | 3–19 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Edwards Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St. Michael's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairways Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairways-pre-school-playgroup-119476) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Eastwood Community Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastwood-community-early-years-ey555930) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Blenheim Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blenheim-early-years-2725277) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-preschool-ey294250) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lottie & Ollie](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lottie-and-ollie-2862951) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey479985) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rascals's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rascals Outstanding at its inspection on 8 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rascals take?

Rascals is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rascals?

Rascals is run by Polardreams Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rascals?

Leigh-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rascals?

You can call 01702 522030 and visit www.rascalsonline.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271249)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.