# Tillingham Pre-School

Tillingham Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Tillingham Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Tillingham, CM0 7TW, in Tillingham, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tillingham-pre-school-203701  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tillingham Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Tillingham, CM0 7TW
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01621 778803
- Website: http://www.tillinghampreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 203701

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 5 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 203701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203701)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203701)
- 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/16/203701)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1692427)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tillingham Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Tillingham, CM0 7TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.696217,0.878490

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Field, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: West field children's play area, 0.1 miles
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Diddydots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddydots-2893763) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [First Day Nursery Hillside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-hillside-2884694) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Southminster Preschool Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southminster-preschool-learning-alliance-2701920) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Piglets and Friends Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-and-friends-preschool-ltd-2857445) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Tollesbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollesbury-preschool-402290) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Burnham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burnham-pre-school-402278) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tillingham Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Tillingham Pre-School was inspected on 5 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Tillingham Pre-School take?

Tillingham Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Tillingham Pre-School?

You can call 01621 778803 and visit www.tillinghampreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/203701)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tillingham+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJdQUEfL4Y2UcRerZfV6jaxqM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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