# Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School

Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Silva Island Way, Salcott Crescent, Wickford, SS12 9NR, in Shotgate, Essex. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Seymour House Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salcott-crescent-day-nursery-school-ey472655  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Silva Island Way, Salcott Crescent, Wickford, SS12 9NR
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01268 766126
- Website: https://www.seymourhouse.co.uk/salcott-crescent-nursery-wickford
- Run by: [Seymour House Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seymour-house-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY472655

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 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/EY472655

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY472655). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472655)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472655)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472655)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Silva Island Way, Salcott Crescent, Wickford, SS12 9NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.602013,0.535865

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wick Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shotgate Little Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Wick Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Shotgate Play Area - Bawdsey Path, 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 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 | 0.9 miles |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Castledon School |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nursery-ey550391) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Playdays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-ey486365) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Zebedee Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zebedee-pre-school-ey394887) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-step-ahead-essex-limited-2827725) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Treehouse Forestry Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-forestry-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey540614) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Peter Pan Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-preschool-ey538401) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School take?

Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### Who runs Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School?

Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School is run by Seymour House Ltd., which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School?

Wickford is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School?

You can call 01268 766126 and visit www.seymourhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472655)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Salcott+Crescent+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJccuydmPD2EcROsXjsi559n4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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