# Small Friends Children's Day Nursery

Small Friends Children's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 15 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2HA, in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-friends-childrens-day-nursery-ey152460  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 15 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2HA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01702 471235
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/leigh-on-sea/
- Ofsted URN: EY152460

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 May 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/EY152460

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2002 (Reference EY152460). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152460)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152460)
- 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/EY152460)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/512991)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 15 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542566,0.652601

- Station: Leigh-on-Sea, 0.5 miles
- Station: Chalkwell, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leigh Cliffs, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh North Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| West Leigh Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St. Michael's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Pierre School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [LEIGH TREASURES PRESCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-treasures-preschool-2847658) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Smiley Centre For Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-centre-for-children-ey487003) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Leigh Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-village-day-nursery-ey368849) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peek A Boo Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peek-a-boo-pre-school-ey498244) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey479985) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Active Academy - Unit 14 Leighcliff Buildings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-academy-unit-14-leighcliff-buildings-2882266) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small Friends Children's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small Friends Children's Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 25 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small Friends Children's Day Nursery take?

Small Friends Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Small Friends Children's Day Nursery?

Leigh-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small Friends Children's Day Nursery?

You can call 01702 471235 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152460)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Friends+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1e5sBCXa2EcRw9oGMRY9mlc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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