# Runwell Village Preschool

Runwell Village Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Runwell Village Hall, Church End Lane, WICKFORD, SS11 7JE, in Runwell, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runwell-village-preschool-ey445639  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Runwell Village Hall, Church End Lane, WICKFORD, SS11 7JE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01268 768748
- Website: https://www.runwellpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY445639

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 November 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/EY445639

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2012 (Reference EY445639). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445639)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445639)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445639)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Runwell Village Hall, Church End Lane, WICKFORD, SS11 7JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.623222,0.529491

- Station: Wickford, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Runwell Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wickford Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runwell Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Children's Support Service |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hilltop Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Luke's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre-school Wickford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-wickford-402297) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Just Imagine...Day Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey395109) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Peter Pan Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-preschool-ey538401) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Canopy St Luke's Chapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-st-lukes-chapel-2856321) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Safari Childcare Runwell Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-childcare-runwell-limited-2712365) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-step-ahead-essex-limited-2827725) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Runwell Village Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Runwell Village Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Runwell Village Preschool take?

Runwell Village Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Runwell Village Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Runwell Village Preschool?

You can call 01268 768748 and visit www.runwellpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445639)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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