# Toddleswood Pre-School

Toddleswood Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Willow Bank Primary School, Thamesmead, SE2 9XB, in Thamesmead East, Bexley. It is registered for 96 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddleswood-pre-school-ey536844  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Willow Bank Primary School, Thamesmead, SE2 9XB
- Registered places: 96
- Ofsted URN: EY536844

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 14 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 16 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536844

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY536844). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536844)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536844)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536844)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/776404)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willow Bank Primary School, Thamesmead, SE2 9XB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.497376,0.125303

- Station: Abbey Wood, 0.4 miles
- Station: Abbey Wood (London), 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southmere Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Crossway Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Birchmere Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bexley there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Horizons Academy Bexley |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Garrard Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Parkway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grace Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grace-neighbourhood-nursery-ey303169) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playhub Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhub-day-nursery-2791247) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mulberry Park Together For Twos](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-park-together-for-twos-ey491229) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Yarnton Way Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yarnton-way-nursery-ey384110) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Easy Peasy Nursery and Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/easy-peasy-nursery-and-daycare-2611317) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Abcfabulous Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abcfabulous-nursery-2760337) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Toddleswood Pre-School was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Toddleswood Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Toddleswood Pre-School?

Abbey Wood (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536844)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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