# Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs

Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs is a sessional pre-school at Witham Community Association, Spring Lodge, Powers Hall End, WITHAM, CM8 2HE, in Powers Hall End, Essex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lodge-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-402132  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Witham Community Association, Spring Lodge, Powers Hall End, WITHAM, CM8 2HE
- Registered places: 42
- Ofsted URN: 402132

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 June 2021, 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/16/402132

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1995 (Reference 402132). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402132)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402132)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402132)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Witham Community Association, Spring Lodge, Powers Hall End, WITHAM, CM8 2HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.807223,0.629640

- Station: Witham (Essex), 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: River Walk, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Southview School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Monkeys Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-preschool-2809711) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Spring - Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-harlequin-ey539462) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Witham Valley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pelican Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-ey538718) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Witham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs Good at its inspection on 15 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs take?

Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs?

Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402132)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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