# Richmond Pre-school CIC

Richmond Pre-school CIC is a sessional pre-school at C/o South Benfleet Primary School, High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HA, in South Benfleet, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/richmond-pre-school-cic-ey421247  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: C/o South Benfleet Primary School, High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01268 753061
- Website: http://www.richmondpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY421247

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 May 2022, 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/EY421247

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2011 (Reference EY421247). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY421247)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY421247)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY421247)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/634167)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/o South Benfleet Primary School, High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.553655,0.559083

- Station: Benfleet, 0.7 miles
- 9 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 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Benfleet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Woodham Ley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-2696903) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Class Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-day-nursery-ltd-ey363539) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tree Tots Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-pre-school-2655735) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Queen Bee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-bees-day-nursery-ey550240) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Thundersley Congregational Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thundersley-congregational-church-ey343931) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happy Stars T.M Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-stars-t-m-preschool-650157) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Richmond Pre-school CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Richmond Pre-school CIC Outstanding at its inspection on 10 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Richmond Pre-school CIC take?

Richmond Pre-school CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Richmond Pre-school CIC?

Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Richmond Pre-school CIC?

You can call 01268 753061 and visit www.richmondpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY421247)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Richmond+Pre-School+C+I+C&query_place_id=ChIJCVTmFSjF2EcR-mLLGrDBm3A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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