# Shining Starz Pre-School

Shining Starz Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 5 Park End Road, Romford, RM1 4AT, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Tue; 08:30–16:00, Thu–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-starz-pre-school-2783166  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 5 Park End Road, Romford, RM1 4AT
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:00, Mon–Tue; 08:30–16:00, Thu–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07774 886331
- Ofsted URN: 2783166

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected 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/16/2783166

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2783166). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783166)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783166)
- 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/16/2783166)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1763114)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 08:30–16:00
- Thursday to Friday: 08:30–16:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 5 Park End Road, Romford, RM1 4AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.581008,0.182405

- Station: Romford, 0.4 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Raphael Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cottons Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Havering there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Crowlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Market Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-market-day-nursery-ey500819) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Excel Kids Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-romford-2746819) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Trinity Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-pre-school-118585) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/romford-united-reformed-church-playgroup-2619870) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [New Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-ey452945) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Edenberries Day Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edenberries-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey555448) | Good |  | 07:30–19:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Shining Starz Pre-School's opening hours?

Shining Starz Pre-School opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Tue; 08:30–16:00, Thu–Fri.

### What is Shining Starz Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Shining Starz Pre-School was inspected on 15 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Shining Starz Pre-School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Shining Starz Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Shining Starz Pre-School?

You can call 07774 886331.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783166)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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