# Southchurch Park Pre-School

Southchurch Park Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Plaza Centre, 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2PT, in Southchurch, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 87 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southchurch-park-pre-school-2885772  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Plaza Centre, 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2PT
- Registered places: 87
- Ofsted URN: 2885772

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2885772). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885772)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885772)
- Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885772)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Plaza Centre, 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.540656,0.734195

- Station: Southend East, 0.2 miles
- Station: Southend Victoria, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southchurch Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Christchurch Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southchurch Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Southchurch Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hamstel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greenways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Victory Park Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cockleshell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cockleshell-nursery-ey284617) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-and-preschool-2561039) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2679632) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Flores Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-flores-day-nursery-2888697) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Oak House Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-montessori-ltd-ey379463) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Le Ballon Rouge Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-ballon-rouge-montessori-day-nursery-119494) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Southchurch Park Pre-School take?

Southchurch Park Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Southchurch Park Pre-School?

Southend East is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885772)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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