# Runnymede Pre-School Runnymede Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Runnymede Small Hall, Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TF, in Thundersley, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runnymede-pre-school-203722 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Runnymede Small Hall, Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TF - Registered places: 32 - Phone: 01268 799101 - Website: https://www.runnymedepreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 203722 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 20 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203722 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 203722). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203722) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203722) - 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/16/203722) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/688044) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Runnymede Small Hall, Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.561849,0.584895 - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Cedar Hall School | | 4–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Westwood Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 1.0 miles | | The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Thundersley Congregational Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thundersley-congregational-church-ey343931) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Footprints Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footprints-day-nursery-ey447924) | Outstanding | | | 0.4 miles | | [The Enchanted Wood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-enchanted-wood-day-nursery-ey438270) | Outstanding | | | 0.8 miles | | [Sandcastles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastles-nursery-403985) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Little Wild Tribe Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wild-tribe-education-2501661) | Outstanding | | | 0.9 miles | | [Queen Bee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-bees-day-nursery-ey550240) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Runnymede Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Runnymede Pre-School was inspected on 20 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Runnymede Pre-School take? Runnymede Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Runnymede Pre-School? Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Runnymede Pre-School? You can call 01268 799101 and visit www.runnymedepreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203722) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Runnymede+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJFfZS8iHb2EcR5dM42VVK0do) - 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.