# South Woodham Pre-school

South Woodham Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Woodville Primary School, Brent Avenue, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SE, in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 22 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-woodham-pre-school-ey337755  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Woodville Primary School, Brent Avenue, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SE
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01245 429238
- Website: https://www.twizzletops.co.uk/nurseries/south-woodham-twizzle-tops-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: EY337755

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 2025, 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/EY337755

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY337755). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337755)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337755)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337755)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodville Primary School, Brent Avenue, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.652585,0.607218

- Station: South Woodham Ferrers, 0.2 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Blue Cage, under 0.1 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Elmwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| William de Ferrers School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey451561) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Elmwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmwood-preschool-ey482970) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingwood-under-fives-pre-school-508760) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-marsh-farm-2834045) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [HCA Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hca-pre-school-402293) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Hullbridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hullbridge-preschool-ey469576) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is South Woodham Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated South Woodham Pre-school Good at its inspection on 19 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can South Woodham Pre-school take?

South Woodham Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to South Woodham Pre-school?

South Woodham Ferrers is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact South Woodham Pre-school?

You can call 01245 429238 and visit www.twizzletops.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337755)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Twizzle+Tops+Day+Nursery+-+South+Woodham+Ferrers&query_place_id=ChIJ6Slk_lXc2EcR64x-aJ6IUlI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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