# Theydon Bois Preschool Group

Theydon Bois Preschool Group is a full-day nursery at Scout Headquarters, Loughton Lane, THEYDON BOIS, CM16 7JY, in Theydon Bois, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/theydon-bois-preschool-group-404638  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scout Headquarters, Loughton Lane, THEYDON BOIS, CM16 7JY
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07443 642959
- Ofsted URN: 404638

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 2024, 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/16/404638

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1999 (Reference 404638). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404638)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404638)
- 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/16/404638)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout Headquarters, Loughton Lane, THEYDON BOIS, CM16 7JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.670640,0.094382

- Station: Theydon Bois, 0.4 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theydon Bois Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hereward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Coopersale Hall School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Woodcroft School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lambourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Village Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-nursery-402282) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hereward](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hereward-402102) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-teddies-loughton-nursery-and-preschool-ey544937) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Loughton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughton-pre-school-2868089) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Loughton's Little Angels preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughtons-little-angels-preschool-2806146) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey445564) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Theydon Bois Preschool Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Theydon Bois Preschool Group Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Theydon Bois Preschool Group take?

Theydon Bois Preschool Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Theydon Bois Preschool Group?

Theydon Bois is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Theydon Bois Preschool Group?

You can call 07443 642959.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404638)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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