# The Hullbridge Preschool

The Hullbridge Preschool is a full-day nursery at Riverside Primary School, Ferry Road, Hockley, SS5 6ND, in Hullbridge, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hullbridge-preschool-ey469576  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Riverside Primary School, Ferry Road, Hockley, SS5 6ND
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01702 419016
- Website: http://thehullbridgepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY469576

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 2023, 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/EY469576

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY469576). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469576)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469576)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469576)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Riverside Primary School, Ferry Road, Hockley, SS5 6ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.627661,0.614255

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marsh Farm Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Elmwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Woodville Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.8 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) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HCA Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hca-pre-school-402293) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-marsh-farm-2834045) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Collingwood Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingwood-under-fives-pre-school-508760) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Elmwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmwood-preschool-ey482970) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ey501527) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Small Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-nursery-ey451561) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Hullbridge Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Hullbridge Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Hullbridge Preschool take?

The Hullbridge Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Hullbridge Preschool?

South Woodham Ferrers is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Hullbridge Preschool?

You can call 01702 419016 and visit thehullbridgepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469576)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Hullbridge+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJFWMwvPfc2EcRWMxkciZIZy8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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