# St. Margaret's Pre School

St. Margaret's Pre School is a sessional pre-school at St. Margaret's Catholic Church Hall, Doddinghurst Road, Doddinghurst, BRENTWOOD, CM15 0QH, in Doddinghurst, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margarets-pre-school-ey538711  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Margaret's Catholic Church Hall, Doddinghurst Road, Doddinghurst, BRENTWOOD, CM15 0QH
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07961 557415
- Website: http://www.tendertotschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY538711

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 2024, 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/EY538711

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY538711). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538711)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538711)
- 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/EY538711)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Margaret's Catholic Church Hall, Doddinghurst Road, Doddinghurst, BRENTWOOD, CM15 0QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.666210,0.300913

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Doddinghurst Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Peartree Playing Field, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddinghurst Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Doddinghurst Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doddinghurst-community-pre-school-508826) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stondon Massey Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-massey-pre-school-2741479) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey248665) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Doves Christian Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-doves-christian-pre-school-ey545825) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Blackmore Preschool & Wrap Around Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackmore-preschool-and-wrap-around-care-2754492) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Kind Hearts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kind-hearts-pre-school-ey501175) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Margaret's Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Margaret's Pre School Good at its inspection on 18 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Margaret's Pre School take?

St. Margaret's Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St. Margaret's Pre School?

You can call 07961 557415 and visit www.tendertotschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538711)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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