# Scalliwags Pre-School

Scalliwags Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at South Ockendon Village Hall, 65 North Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6QH, in Ockendon, Thurrock. 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/scalliwags-pre-school-ey290562  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: South Ockendon Village Hall, 65 North Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6QH
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07941 653463
- Website: https://scalliwagspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY290562

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 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/EY290562

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2004 (Reference EY290562). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290562)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290562)
- 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/EY290562)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: South Ockendon Village Hall, 65 North Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.525685,0.297992

- Station: Ockendon, 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Quincetree Park, 0.4 miles
- 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 Thurrock there are about 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benyon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bonnygate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Shaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Harris Academy Ockendon | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quince-tree-day-nursery-ltd-ey339858) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Headstart PreSchool 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-preschool-1-2769038) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-day-and-afterschool-care-ltd-ey271047) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Surestart - Where Kids Come First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/surestart-where-kids-come-first-ey337731) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Headstart Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Scalliwags Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Scalliwags Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Scalliwags Pre-School take?

Scalliwags Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Scalliwags Pre-School?

Ockendon is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Scalliwags Pre-School?

You can call 07941 653463 and visit scalliwagspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290562)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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