# Thundersley Congregational Church

Thundersley Congregational Church is a sessional pre-school at Congregational Church, Kenneth Road, BENFLEET, SS7 3AL, in Thundersley, Essex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thundersley-congregational-church-ey343931  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Congregational Church, Kenneth Road, BENFLEET, SS7 3AL
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY343931

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 November 2022, 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/EY343931

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY343931). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343931)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343931)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343931)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/159715)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Congregational Church, Kenneth Road, BENFLEET, SS7 3AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.563288,0.577126

- 7 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cedar Hall School |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| South Benfleet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Runnymede Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runnymede-pre-school-203722) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Footprints Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footprints-day-nursery-ey447924) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Queen Bee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-bees-day-nursery-ey550240) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Enchanted Wood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-enchanted-wood-day-nursery-ey438270) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Richmond Pre-school CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/richmond-pre-school-cic-ey421247) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-2696903) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thundersley Congregational Church's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thundersley Congregational Church Good at its inspection on 2 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thundersley Congregational Church take?

Thundersley Congregational Church is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thundersley Congregational Church?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343931)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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