# Serendipity Nursery II

Serendipity Nursery II is a full-day nursery at The Basildon Upper Academy, Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL, in Chalvedon, Essex. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Serendipity Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipity-nursery-ii-ey469370  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Basildon Upper Academy, Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01268 498745
- Run by: [Serendipity Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/serendipity-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY469370

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 July 2024, 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/EY469370

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY469370). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469370)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469370)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469370)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Basildon Upper Academy, Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.568380,0.504742

- Station: Pitsea, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chalvedon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Howards Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Northlands Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Sandon Green, 0.5 miles
- Park: Plumleys Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eversley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Greensted Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Felmore Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bardfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey501104) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [More Grace Day Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/more-grace-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey374563) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-pre-school-ey501700) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-pre-school-ltd-ey422878) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery Ltd - Vange](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-ltd-vange-ey482681) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2627966) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Serendipity Nursery II's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Serendipity Nursery II Outstanding at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Serendipity Nursery II take?

Serendipity Nursery II is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Serendipity Nursery II?

Serendipity Nursery II is run by Serendipity Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Serendipity Nursery II?

Pitsea is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Serendipity Nursery II?

You can call 01268 498745.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469370)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Serendipity+Nursery+II&query_place_id=ChIJ5VLs0EXE2EcRH19xB698eik)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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